Who Is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Fiancée? All About Mariah Riddlesprigger

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has a pretty good support system.

Along with basketball fans, who affectionately refer to the NBA star as “The Greek Freak,” Antetokounmpo counts his three children and his fiancee, Mariah Riddlesprigger, among his biggest supporters.

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

So who is the woman who stole the heart of the Greek basketball star? Here’s everything there is to know about Mariah Riddlesprigger.

She is the founder of a clothing brand

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

“I was like, this is something I have to do for myself, I know this is going to help me feel more like myself again,” she said, reflecting on how she has struggled 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 valuable” and “unapologetically me” — she also wanted it to reflect her own wardrobe.

“These are things you can wear around the house, you can wear just running to the store,” she told the publication. “I prefer comfort. If you see me in Milwaukee, I’m most likely in yoga pants or sweats and sweatpants. That’s my favorite, so I don’t want to stray too far from who I am.”

To celebrate the achievement, Riddlesprigger shared several posts on Instagram, including a touching tribute to Antetokounmpo, whom she credited for motivation and support throughout the process. “His words resonated with me and are the reason why I didn’t give up when I was tired, or bored, or wrapped up in motherhood and my personal problems,” she wrote in the caption. “Whenever I wanted to wave the white flag, I imagined his lovely accent challenging me to be the best version of myself. Giannis, thank you for believing in me, inspiring me and just being you!”

Antetokounmpo too celebrated the launch of the brand on his Twitterwriting, “sincerely. it’s launched.com! So proud of you baby 🤎 @mariahdanae15.”

She and Antetokounmpo have three children

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On February 11, 2020, the couple welcomed their first son together, Liam. Liam is regularly seen cheering on Antetokounmpo at his games alongside Riddlesprigger, and was even at his father’s victory celebration when the Bucks took home the NBA title in July 2021.

In September 2021, Riddlesprigger announced on Instagram that she and Antetokounmpo welcomed their second child together. The proud mom posted a sweet photo of Liam kissing his newborn brother, captioning it, “My boys 💛 Being your mommy is my greatest joy! I hear it’s National Sons Day and I’m going to take every opportunity to celebrate you two little boys!”

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 shot of him sitting in a chair, and 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 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 they were expecting their third child 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 said “BABY.”

“Our dreams come true 🤍,” they wrote alongside the picture.

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

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s children.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Instagram

In September 2021, the proud parents announced that they had a 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 brother’s little sister 👦🏽👦🏽👧🏽,” Antetokounmpo wrote in the caption.

She and Antetokounmpo are engaged

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

“Soon [I’m going] to be married to this beautiful woman beside me,” he said after calling Riddlespringer 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 graduated in sports management

According to her LinkedIn profile, Riddlesprigger attended Rice University in Houston, Texas from 2010 to 2014, where she majored 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 supports Antetokounmpo’s career

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Riddlesprigger is a very supportive fiancee and has been by Antetokounmpo’s side in 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, To get up, along with their two sons. The film is based on the true story of Giannis and his two brothers, Thanasis and Kostas Antetokounmpo, and their journey to becoming the first three siblings to win an NBA championship.

Riddlesprigger celebrated Antetokounmpo’s film on Instagram along with a photo of the two on To get up premiere. “Honey, thank you so much for everything you do. I’m so proud of the man you are and even more blessed to be holding your hand through it all! I love you 💛,” she wrote.

She is 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 she began playing volleyball at Rice University.

She and Antetokounmpo started the 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 hosted a diaper drive and fundraiser to benefit the Milwaukee Diaper Mission. At the end of the week-long drive, Riddlesprigger revealed they had raised $38,000 and collected 20,000 diapers.

In 2022, they launched the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation.

“I’ve been fighting personally for the longest time. What do I want to do?” Riddlesprigger told PEOPLE while discussing the couple’s arrangement. “I am much more than that [Antetokounmpo’s] partner or his fiancee, and I wanted to find what interested me. I have so much desire to understand how I can help other people with our family’s platform.”

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

She and Antetokounmpo put family time first

Even with Antetokounmpo’s busy basketball schedule and the demands of Riddlesprigger’s job, the couple always finds time for their family. They’ve shared several sweet family moments over the years on social media, including a family costume for Halloween 2021. In a clip posted to Riddlesprigger’s Instagram, Antetokounmpo dressed up as the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz while she left as Dorothy and their two sons were the Lion and the Scarecrow.

The family had another matching moment at a Milwaukee Bucks game in May 2022. Riddlesprigger and her two sons wore personalized jackets with Antetokounmpo’s name and jersey on the back while cheering him on at one of his games. “We have you, always 💛💪🏽,” Riddlesprigger captioned a shot of the entire family with their backs to the camera.

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