Giannis on Why Teaming Up With Degree Was a 'No-Brainer'

For Giannis Antetokounmpo, partnering with Degree to launch his own deodorant was a “no-brainer.”

As you’ll recall, Degree and Giannis first announced their limited-edition collaboration, the Degree Greek Freak Antiperspirant Deodorant, back in September. At the time, the Bucks power forward credited the product with enabling him to “smell great and play great with no distractions.” In an interview with Complex, Giannis elaborated on the strength of his and Degree’s relationship, noting they’ve “been doing great stuff” together.

“We have similar values and vision and they allow me to be myself, so it was a no-brainer to come together and create this product,” he told Complex. In the same interview, Giannis also spoke about how “incredible” it’s been to play with fellow Bucks star Damian Lillard and revealed his choice for the best player in the league.

“I feel like the best player is the guy that wins a championship, wins it all, and is the best player for his team,” Giannis said at the time. “So the best player in the NBA, probably, I would say, is Jaylen Brown.”

Next up, the Bucks will be taking on the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. Ahead of the game, Giannis shared a special message for his detractors, writing in a Bane-referencing IG update, “Love my haters, they’re my biggest fans.”