Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the biggest stars in the NBA, who also happens to have a long Greek surname to pronounce. There’s a well-documented history of people trying to say “Antetokounmpo” and not getting it quite right, despite the Greek Freak being in the league for a while now.
Charles Barkley was 1 syllable short of saying Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name correctly
On Sunday, Charles Barkley tried to say Antetokounmpo’s name while praising him, and he sounded so confident about it. He told his co-hosts he was working on pronouncing it correctly “all night.”
Ernie Johnson had to break the news that he missed a syllable, but Chuck made a “good effort” anyway.
Eventually, you’ll get it right, Chuck. Eventually.
