Watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo shouts out Erling Haaland as Greek Freak unboxes soccer star's signature shoes

Giannis Antetokounmpo received a gift from Erling Haaland, the Manchester City player and Premier League champion. The Milwaukee Bucks star was ecstatic after receiving a pair of Nike soccer boots from the star.

Before unboxing the soccer star's gift, the Greek Freak delivered a heartfelt message to “The Terminator.” The NBA star congratulated Haaland on winning the Premier League and the Premier League Golden Boot.

“This is Giannis here. Erling, I just want to say congratulations on another amazing season. You’ve been incredible winning the Premier League again. Also winning the Golden Boot, that’s unbelievable. Keep on, keep on, keep on getting better."

"I love the mentality that you have. You always go out there and try to do whatever is best for your team to win. And I just love watching you play,” said Giannis in his message to the Premier League soccer star.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is Greek and grew up watching soccer, a sport that dominates Europe. A pair of soccer boots from arguably the best player in the world meant a lot to Giannis.

Haaland had sent his signature 'Erling Haaland Force9' soccer boots to the NBA star. Giannis also remarked that he hoped to meet the soccer star soon and get the boots signed.

Haaland has emerged as one of the best players in soccer at just 23 years old. He finished the Premier League season as the top scorer with 27 goals. He has won the Premier League Golden Boot in the last two consecutive seasons and also won the European Golden Shoe in 2023.

Erling Haaland and Giannis Antetokounmpo gifting shoes to each other is not new

Despite playing different sports, Erling Haaland and Giannis Antetokounmpo have a cordial relationship. Giannis comes from Europe, where the sport is most popular, and Haaland is one of the top talents in soccer. Similarly, Giannis is one of the best in the world at basketball.

These two superstars have been exchanging gifts for over a year now. Last year in October, before Haaland and Man City faced Brighton & Hove Albion, Antetokounmpo sent a pair of his signature Nike sneakers to the superstar player.

“Thank you so much my friend, I will be wearing these,” Haaland said after unboxing the gift from Giannis.

Interestingly, Antetokounmpo and Haaland also appear in an advertisement for Breitling watches. They are two of the few faces for the Navitimer Action series of the watch, along with Hollywood actor Charlize Theron and a few other known names.

Giannis Antetokounmpo also knows a bit about soccer. He has been seen many times playing soccer on the basketball court during practice. He was once seen performing football tricks with a basketball as well.