Is Giannis Antetokounmpo a Cowboys fan?
Reportedly, yes. Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Dallas Cowboys fan, according to Athlon Sports (syndicated on Yardbarker).
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“Talking about the NFL, he revealed the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys to be his favourite teams.”
Reported by Athlon Sports (syndicated on Yardbarker), May 18, 2025. Backed by Bleacher Report (2025).
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What has Giannis Antetokounmpo said about the Dallas Cowboys?
The Cowboys link comes from a May 2025 round of answers Giannis Antetokounmpo gave on X. Athlon Sports, in a piece syndicated on Yardbarker on May 18, 2025, summarized them this way: "Talking about the NFL, he revealed the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys to be his favourite teams." The wording is the reporter's, not his. What reached print is an outlet's summary of what he said, so this is a reported fandom rather than one he has stated in a quote of his own.
Bleacher Report ran its own version the same day, writing that "he revealed he cheers for the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys in the NFL, Milwaukee Brewers in MLB, and Real Madrid in soccer after previously supporting Arsenal." Two outlets carrying the same account on the same date gives the claim more weight, though both are describing the same set of answers.
Does Giannis Antetokounmpo like the Dallas Cowboys?
By these accounts, yes. The Cowboys are described as one of his two favorite NFL teams, the other being the Green Bay Packers. The statement was current as of May 2025, and nothing indicates it has ended or is contested.
Did Giannis Antetokounmpo grow up a Cowboys fan?
Nothing connects the fandom to his upbringing. Antetokounmpo was born in Athens, Greece, on December 6, 1994, and grew up in the Athens neighborhood of Sepolia. He began his pro career in 2011 with Filathlitikos, then was drafted 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013 and played for them through 2026 before joining the Miami Heat. None of those places has any tie to Dallas, so this is not a hometown or team-of-residence fandom. The reports describe him as someone who follows the Cowboys as a stated favorite, and they give no date for when that began.
His other allegiances show how he picks teams across sports. Bleacher Report reported on May 18, 2025 that he cheers for the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys in the NFL, and for Real Madrid in soccer after previously supporting Arsenal.
Which other athletes are Cowboys fans?
Plenty of players have been tied to the Cowboys. In their own words, Shaquille O'Neal, Luka Doncic, Allen Iverson, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Paul, Tyrese Maxey, Cade Cunningham and Chris Bosh have each said they follow the team. Russell Westbrook, Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers are listed as reported fans, the same standing Antetokounmpo has. LeBron James is on the list as a former fan.
Questions people ask
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo a Cowboys fan?
Reportedly, yes. Athlon Sports and Bleacher Report both reported in May 2025 that he named the Cowboys, along with the Packers, as his favorite NFL teams.
What has Giannis Antetokounmpo said about the Dallas Cowboys?
The reports summarize his X answers rather than quote him directly. Athlon Sports wrote that "he revealed the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys to be his favourite teams."
Which other athletes are Cowboys fans?
Shaquille O'Neal, Luka Doncic, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Paul and Allen Iverson have each said so themselves. Russell Westbrook, Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers are reported fans.