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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger are married! The 29-year-old NBA player and the 32-year-old entrepreneur and former volleyball player got married in Greece surrounded by family and friends. Giannis confirmed the news in an interview with People. The NBA player, who was born and raised in Athens before moving to the U.S. after being selected by the Bucks in the 2013 NFL Draft, said they “always talked about” returning to Greece to have their wedding. Keep reading to find out more… This was a choice they decided on “as a couple,” he went on. “We were able to have all of the people that were close to us, our family.” “Most of my teammates, Bucks teammates, ex-teammates… they were there,” he continued, adding “friends and business partners” were also in attendance. “My kids were there.” The two are the parents of three children: sons Maverick Shai and Liam Charles, and daughter Eva Brooke. He added the event was held “four hours away” from his hometown. “We had an incredible few days there together. We had fun. It was a celebration of our love. Now we’ve become one. And I’m happy that we did it. I feel like a lot of people had fun.” Though they did not confirm the exact date, the two shared posts from Instagram from Greece in early September. “The good life! Taking over my instagram again!! 🇬🇷🤎🧿” they wrote alongside a carousel of photos Giannis confirmed their engagement during a press conference in September 2023, noting “Soon [I’m going] to be married to this beautiful woman next to me.” Congratulations to the happy couple! Find out which other stars just got married.