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Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo learns how to play the guitar

ByAdam McGee|
MILWAUKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 7: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks smiles during the 2019 All-Star Draft on February 7, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).
MILWAUKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 7: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks smiles during the 2019 All-Star Draft on February 7, 2019 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

Just like a lot of us around the world, Giannis Antetokounmpo suddenly has a lot of down time on his hands. So, the reigning MVP looks to be learning guitar.

NBA superstars — They’re just like us!

With the routines of day-to-day life disrupted across the globe due to the spread of novel coronavirus, and social distancing in place in many countries in an attempt to slow the virus down, there are a lot of people out there looking for new ways to fill the time in their day safely.

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For many, that may lead to endless Netflix binges, countless books read, or even marathon gaming sessions in the days, weeks, and possibly months ahead. But it may also be an opportunity to pick up a new hobby or to learn how to do something you’ve always wanted to do.

As the Milwaukee Bucks are currently on hiatus with the NBA season suspended, the latter certainly looks to be something that the team’s talismanic superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, is putting into action.

In a short video shared on social media by his girlfriend, Mariah, Giannis can be seen diligently strumming his way through Deep Purple’s Smoke on the Water.

For the moment, let’s just call it a work in progress.

The song, a rock classic from the English band, has long been a staple that beginners turn to in their early stages of picking up the guitar, so Giannis is clearly on the right track.

Given Antetokounmpo’s famously relentless approach to hard work and practice, by the time NBA play does eventually resume, the reigning MVP will probably be breaking out virtuosic solos.

Who knows, the biggest threat to Giannis re-signing long-term in Milwaukee could yet prove to be the lure of the stage!

Of course, in recent days, Giannis also took the lead on setting off the spate of donations that later came from all of his teammates, and the Bucks organization itself, to ensure that Fiserv Forum workers won’t be out of pocket during this period of great uncertainty.

Antetokounmpo and his family contributed $100,000 to the arena staff.

Of course, Antetokounmpo’s qualities as a leader are indisputable among Bucks fans at this point, and he’s been setting the right example on many fronts in the last few days, as he was also quick to send out a reminder to his fans about the vital importance of hand hygiene at this time.

Following Giannis’ example is generally a good strategy, but possibly now more than ever. Stay at home when you can, look out for your family and those who are vulnerable, wash your hands, and maybe even pick up a new hobby to offer a welcome distraction too.

For more information about COVID-19, visit the website for the CDC, WHO, or the website for your state’s Department of Health.

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