Antetokounmpo: “ARIS made me feel immediately like I was part of the family.”

Kostas Antetokounmpo got a… taste of ARIS Betsson during last season and will now become a “pillar” of the team for the next three years.

The international center does not hide his joy over his agreement with Vassilis Spanoulis’ team until 2029.

“I am very happy to be part of this historic club. I have wonderful memories and experiences from last season, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds,” was his first comment after signing his three-year contract with ARIS Betsson.

You played for the team last year and you know the people and the situation. Is that an advantage in terms of not needing time to adapt?

“Yes, it definitely helps that I played for ARIS last year and that I know what to expect from a basketball standpoint at EuroCup level.”

ARIS has entered the Vassilis Spanoulis era, and you have an excellent working relationship with him in the National Team. How do you imagine this cooperation at club level?

“Coach is an excellent coach, and I have respect and trust in him. I hope that our cooperation will have the same results as it has with the National Team.”

ARIS Betsson is moving up a level. How do you see the season ahead? Is it a big challenge?

“ARIS is truly rising fast, and we can all see that. I believe the coming season will be a challenge, both for us as players and members of the team, and for all our fans.”

In just half a season, you managed to become one of the ARIS Betsson fans’ favorites. What message would you like to send them?

“The love I felt here at ARIS is truly unreal. It made me feel immediately like I was part of the family, and that is very important to me. I genuinely love them, and I am ready to give my very best going forward.”