Giannis Antetokounmpo 'Christmas Debut' Milwaukee Bucks 2018-2019 Game Worn and Signed Sneakers | 1st MVP Season | Matched to 10 Games | 1 Triple-Double | 7 Double-Doubles

These Nike Kobe AD 2 University Red/Pearl White sneakers were worn by Giannis Antetokounmpo in 10 games during the 2018-2019 season, including Christmas Day against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. 

Giannis wore these sneakers in the following games:

November 4, 2018, when the Bucks played the Sacramento Kings. Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double, finishing with 26 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. The Bucks beat the Kings, 144-109.

November 6, 2018, when the Bucks played the Portland Trail Blazers. Antetokounmpo finished with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Bucks lost to the Trail Blazers, 118-103.

November 21, 2018 when the Bucks played the Trail Blazers. Antetokounmpo recorded a double-double, finishing with 33 points, 16 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 steals. The Bucks beat the Trail Blazers, 143-100. 

December 17, 2018, when the Bucks played the Detroit Pistons. Antetokounmpo recorded a double-double, finishing with 32 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks. The Bucks beat the Pistons, 107-104.

Christmas Day 2018, when the Bucks played the New York Knicks. Giannis made his Christmas Day debut, recording a double-double, finishing with 30 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. The Bucks beat the Knicks, 109-95.

December 27, 2018, when the Bucks played the Knicks. Antetokounmpo recorded a double-double, finishing with 31 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, and 4 blocks. The Bucks beat the Knicks, 112-96.

January 7, 2019, when the Bucks played the Utah Jazz. Antetokounmpo recorded a double-double, finishing with 30 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. The Bucks beat the Jazz, 114-102. 

January 21, 2019, when the Bucks played the Dallas Mavericks. Antetokounmpo recorded a double-double, finishing with 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Bucks beat the Mavericks, 116-106. 

February 27, 2019, when the Bucks played the Sacramento Kings. Antetokounmpo finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks. The Bucks beat the Kings, 141-140. 

March 1, 2019, when the Bucks played the Los Angeles Lakers. Antetokounmpo recorded a double-double, finishing with 16 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks. The Bucks beat the Lakers 131-120. 

The shoes are signed by Giannis, with the left showing his signature and the right inscribed “Game Used.” These shoes have been photomatched by MeiGray.

Going Deeper - Giannis Antetokounmpo

Nicknamed the ‘Greek Freak’ because of his home country and freakish athleticism, Giannis Antetokounmpo is arguably the league’s most dominant player. Beginning his professional career with the Milwaukee Bucks after being selected 15th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft, Antetokounmpo quickly emerged as a game-changing player with his extraordinary athleticism and versatility.

Antetokounmpo’s resume is already Hall of Fame worthy. He won back-to-back league MVPs in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. He was also named Defensive Player of the Year in the later season. Following the 2020-2021 season, Giannis added an NBA Finals MVP and All-Star Game MVP to his trophy case. His 50-point and 14-rebound performance in the series-clinching Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals is one of the greatest individual NBA Finals game performances of all time.

Antetokounmpo is a 10-time NBA All-Star, a 7-time All-NBA 1st Team member, a 2-time All-NBA 2nd Team member, and has been named to 5 NBA All-Defensive Teams. He is also part of the 75th Anniversary Team, and the youngest player named to the team.

The NBA 75th Anniversary Team was selected by a blue-ribbon panel of players, coaches, general managers, and sportswriters who voted on the 75 Greatest Players in NBA History. Only 11 active players were selected for the team including Giannis Antetokounmpo.

At the time of cataloging, he has career averages of 24.1 points per game, 9.9 rebounds per game, and 5 assists per game.