Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger are engaged and share three kids

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has quite the support system.

In addition to basketball fans, who affectionately refer to the NBA star as the “Greek Freak,” Antetokounmpo counts his three kids and his fiancée, Mariah Riddlesprigger, among his biggest supporters.

While not much is known about the early days of the couple’s relationship, the NBA champion and fashion entrepreneur are currently a family of five, having welcomed their sons Liam Charles and Maverick Shai in 2020 and 2021, respectively, and daughter Eva Brooke in 2023.

Together, Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger are a force in the philanthropic world. They launched the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation in 2022 to support nonprofits in their local Milwaukee community and around the globe.

“I feel like it’s even more of a blessing because we get to do this together, it’s a partnership and I have a very good partner,” Antetokounmpo told CBS in October 2023, speaking about his wife.

So, who is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Mariah Riddlesprigger and her relationship with the basketball player.

She’s the founder of a clothing brand

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In May 2021, Riddlesprigger launched her own apparel brand Sincerely, Mariah, a collection of loungewear pieces inspired “by all of the remarkable people” she’s met over the years. During an interview with Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Riddlesprigger explained that she first started working on the brand while Antetokounmpo was in the NBA bubble.

“I was like, this is something I need to do for me, I know this will help me feel more like me again,” she shared, reflecting on how she was struggling with feeling isolated amid the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to being a new mom.

While Riddlespringer hopes her collection will help spread positivity — the pieces are embroidered with messages like “undeniably worthy” and “unapologetically me” — she also wanted it to reflect her own wardrobe.

“It’s stuff you can wear around the house, you can wear just running to the store,” she told the publication. “I’m big on comfort. If you see me around Milwaukee, I’m most likely in yoga pants or sweats and a sweatshirt. That’s my go-to, so I don’t want to stray too far from who I am.”

To celebrate the accomplishment, Riddlesprigger shared several posts on Instagram, including a touching tribute to Antetokounmpo, whom she credited for motivating and supporting her throughout the process. “His words resonated with me and they’re the reason I did not give up when I was tired, or when I got bored or wrapped up in motherhood and my personal issues,” she wrote in the caption. “Anytime I wanted to wave the white flag I imagined his thick lovable accent challenging me to be the best version of myself. Giannis, thank you for believing in me, inspiring me and simply being you!”

Antetokounmpo also celebrated the brand’s launch on his Twitter, writing, “sincerelymariah.com has launched! I’m so proud of you babe 🤎 @mariahdanae15.”

She and Antetokounmpo have three kids together

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The couple welcomed their first son together, Liam, on Feb. 11, 2020. Liam is regularly spotted cheering on Antetokounmpo at his games alongside Riddlesprigger and was even on hand to celebrate his dad’s victory when the Bucks took home the NBA title in July 2021.

In September 2021, Riddlesprigger announced that she and Antetokounmpo had welcomed their second child together on Instagram. The proud mom posted a sweet photo of Liam giving his newborn brother a kiss, writing in the caption, “My boys 💛 Being your mama is my greatest joy! I hear it’s national son’s day and I’ll take any chance I get to celebrate you two little sour patch kids!”

A few months later, she revealed the name of their second son on Instagram: Maverick Shai Antetokounmpo.

In February 2023, Riddlesprigger marked Liam’s 3rd birthday with a sweet Instagram post. She included a cute picture of the boy playing with a basketball, a snap of him sitting in a chair as well as a photo of Liam and his brother greeting their dad. “To the sweetest, silliest soul,” she wrote in the caption. “Can I still call you my baby? 🥺 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BIG BOY. I love you more than words can ever express!”

She added: “Here’s to many more paw patrol marathons and dance parties!! 💛🎉🤴🏽”

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In May 2023, Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger revealed that they were expecting their third baby in a joint Instagram post. The couple shared a sweet photo of their growing family in front of a pink and blue balloon arch and a sign that says “BABY.”

“Our dreams becoming reality 🤍,” they captioned the picture.

Just a few months later, the pair revealed that they were expecting a baby girl. “We want to have a big family. I know my two boys are going to be extremely excited to meet their little sister,” Antetokounmpo added.

In September 2021, the proud parents announced that they had welcomed their daughter, Eva Brooke. Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger shared a photo of their daughter in her car seat, with Maverick and Liam standing on either side.

“Welcome Home Eva Brooke Antetokounmpo 🤍 Daddy’s Little Girl and Brothers’ Baby Sister 👦🏽👦🏽👧🏽,” Antetokounmpo wrote in the caption.

She and Antetokounmpo are engaged

After announcing the sex of their third baby in September 2023, the couple subtly revealed that they are engaged.

“Soon [I’m going] to be married to this beautiful woman next to me,” he said after referring to Riddlespringer as his fiancée.

Riddlespringer was also seen wearing a diamond ring on her left ring finger at the event, however, it is unclear when the couple got engaged.

She has a degree in sports management

According to her LinkedIn profile, Riddlesprigger attended Rice University in Houston, Texas, from 2010 to 2014, where she graduated with a degree in sports management and sociology. As a student, she worked in the NBA Summer League as an intern for two consecutive years. After graduation, she worked in basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers.

She is supportive of Antetokounmpo’s career

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Riddlesprigger is a very supportive fiancée and she has been right by Antetokounmpo’s side for some of his biggest moments. In 2019, she accompanied Antetokounmpo to the NBA Awards, where he was named MVP. She and Antetokounmpo also attended the premiere of the Disney+ biopic, Rise, along with their two sons. The film is based on the real-life story of Giannis and his two brothers, Thanasis and Kostas Antetokounmpo, and their journey to becoming the first trio of siblings to each nab an NBA championship title.

Riddlesprigger celebrated Antetokounmpo’s film on Instagram along with a photo of the two of them at the Rise premiere. “Babe, thank you so much for all that you do. I’m so proud of the man that you are and even more blessed to hold your hand through it all! I love you 💛,” she wrote.

She’s a former volleyball player

Antetokounmpo is not the only athlete in the family. Riddlesprigger played volleyball in both high school and college as an outside hitter. During her senior year of high school, Riddlesprigger was named team captain and team MVP before going on to play volleyball at Rice University.

She and Antetokounmpo started a foundation in 2022

Both Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger are very passionate about giving back. To celebrate the birth of their second son, Maverick, in September 2021, the couple led a diaper drive and fundraiser to benefit the Milwaukee Diaper Mission. By the end of the week-long drive, Riddlesprigger revealed that they had raised $38,000 and collected 20,000 diapers.

In 2022, they launched the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation.

“For the longest time, I struggled personally. What do I want to do?” Riddlesprigger told PEOPLE while speaking about the couple’s organization. “I’m so much more than just [Antetokounmpo’s] partner or his fiancée, and I wanted to find what I’m passionate about. I have so much drive to figure out how I can help other people with our family’s platform.”

In 2023, CAFF teamed up with the Milwaukee Diaper Mission to raise $188,000 for Milwaukee families and distribute more than 30,000 diapers.

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