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Giannis Antetokounmpo.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo once kept his money in half a dozen bank accounts due to the FDIC limit.
  • The NBA star's ventures now include a sports drinks maker, two sports teams, and a sustainable ETF.
  • Here are four of Antetokounmpo's business bets in recent years.

When Giannis Antetokounmpo moved to the US at age 18, he opened accounts at half a dozen banks after learning that federal deposit insurance would only cover $250,000 of his money at a single bank.

The Milwaukee Bucks star and two-time NBA MVP has found better uses for his money over the past decade, partly by seeking advice from billionaire team owner Marc Lasry and other veteran investors. Here's a look at four of his business ventures.