Giannis Antetokounmpo explains significance of his jersey number 34
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo shared personal insights about his jersey number during recent comments. He explained that he chose the number 34 to honor both his parents, with the '3' representing his mother, born in 1963, and the '4' from his father's birth year of 1964. He added the number 7 to commemorate his mother's birthday on April 7. This reflects his connection to his family's legacy and the values they instilled in him.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo wears jersey number 34.
- •Number 3 honors his mother; number 4 honors his father.
- •He adds the number 7 for his mother's birthday.
- •Comments made during recent public appearances.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Adding 3 + 4, what does that equal? 7. And my mom was …
"Adding 3 + 4, what does that equal? 7. And my mom was …
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