Giannis Antetokounmpo Refuses "Space Jam 2" Role: Report

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Giannis Antetokoumpo
"I don't like being Hollywood."

Giannis Antetokoumpo has built a name for himself this year by being one of the best players in the NBA. He has led the Milwaukee Bucks to an unlikely first-place finish in the entire league and is looking to bring the team some glory in the playoffs. Antetokoumpo is known for being a hungry, yet humble player who doesn't like to bring too much attention to himself. With this in mind, it's no surprise that he wouldn't want to be in a big budget Hollywood film alongside LeBron James.

In an interview with ESPN's Malika Andrews, the Greek Freak explained that he was asked to be in Space Jam 2 this summer, although it simply isn't for him.

"I don't like being Hollywood," Antetokounmpo said. "I don't like all this extra drama. I am just going to try to be me."

Giannis Antetokounmpo Refuses "Space Jam 2" Role: Report
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It's obvious that the Bucks star would rather remain lowkey. He even said at the All-Star game that he'd rather stay in a calm city like Milwaukee then go play in Los Angeles. This is great news for Bucks fans who don't want to see such an incredible player leave.

Last week, Bucks GM Jon Horst confirmed that the Bucks are already working on Giannis' next contract.


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Alexander Cole
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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