After football, basketball is arguably the most popular sport in the world. And NBA is considered to be the epitome of organized basketball tournaments. Real Madrid, too, have a very successful basketball team that has won several accolades in European basketball.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is now one of the world's most famous NBA players, representing the Milwaukee Bucks. In a recent interaction, the player disclosed which football team he will support after renouncing the club he previously supported.
When questioned about his favorite football team during a conversation on X, Antetokounmpo said, "Back in the day, Arsenal." Now probably Real Madrid."
Real Madrid's respectable position in basketball is not new
Real Madrid have long held a respectable place in basketball, with followers including some of the sport's top players.
Los Blancos have also produced some prominent figures in the sport. Luka Doncic, for example, is a Real Madrid Basketball product who has since become one of the world's most well-known basketball players. The player was also involved in a transfer, which many consider to be the greatest and most startling in basketball history.
It's noteworthy to note that Antetokounmpo stated in an interview a few years ago that he grew up as an Arsenal fan and a fan of Theirry Henry because his father and he watched the team all the time and football was an important part of their lives.
However, in an unexpected move, the player has left Arsenal, possibly because he no longer feels a connection to the club, and has joined in supporting Real Madrid after the recent success of the Merengues in European football.
Real Madrid have a name that goes beyond football. Their own basketball division, for example, has produced the most recognized and successful basketball team in Europe, with a record 11 EuroLeague Championships, 29 Spanish Cup victories, and numerous other awards.