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WATCH: Giannis Antetokounmpo x Vinicius Junior! NBA superstar links up with Real Madrid forward and 'number one Brazilian' to gift him trainers and match-worn jersey

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  • Antetokounmpo shares close bond with Vinicius
  • Had gifts for forward after NBA action
  • Also posed for photo after handing over memorabilia
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Although the Milwaukee Bucks' superstar forward stole the show with an impressive 32 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, in a commanding 144-122 victory against the shorthanded Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, his interaction with the Real Madrid forward was the highlight of the match.

    Antetokounmpo had a set of Freak 5 shoes and his signed game-worn jersey for Vinicius who kept cheering for the NBA superstar from the sidelines.

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  • WHAT ANTETOKOUNMPO POSTED

  • WHAT ANTETOKOUNMPO SAID ABOUT VINICIUS

    Antetokounmpo expressed his gratitude and stated, "My brother, shoes. One second, I give you the jersey. You get the whole package. You get the whole package, my brother. I appreciate you. Thank you for coming. No. 1 Brazilian player in the world. No. 1, right here."

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Vinicius is spending his winter holidays in the United States and has been frequenting NBA matches. He met Lebron James at an LA Lakers game where he did a jersey swap before posing for photos and went on to label the interaction with the NBA stalwart as a "child's dream" come true.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR VINICIUS?

    The forward has been nursing a hamstring injury since November 17 while on World Cup qualifying duty with Brazil which has kept him out of action for over a month. However, he is nearing his return and could feature for Real Madrid in the Supercopa Espana on January 10 against Atletico Madrid.

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