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NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo joined Israeli startup Antidote Health and its mission to grant affordable healthcare to those who need it.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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The United States of America has a problem as healthcare can be prohibitively expensive.

Telemedicine company Antidote Health is trying to change that trend and Antetokounmpo joined them as an ambassador to help spread the message that accessible, affordable healthcare is a fundamental human right.

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Greek National team leader has joined the company's goals of promoting universally-available healthcare.

"I believe that every human being has the right to affordable quality healthcare, no matter their race, location or circumstance, which is why I am proud to join forces with Antidote Health," Antetokounmpo told the Jerusalem Post.

The Greek-Nigerian player revealed that his family struggled with healthcare when he was a kid.

"My siblings and I grew up impoverished and marginalized. Though we had the support of loving parents, getting healthcare was a struggle," said the 2-time NBA MVP.

"That's why I empathize with the many Americans who can't pursue their dreams because they can't afford healthcare. Antidote Health can help this crisis," added Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo has invested in the company, which will help the American communities, including his own in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What is Antidote Health?

Antidote co-founder and CEO Avihai Sodri explained why Antetokounmpo is a perfect ambassador for their company.

"While sports fans see a legendary player who once landed the biggest contract in the history of basketball, there is another side to Giannis that tells about the struggles his family of eight faced living outside of their homeland," said Sodri.

"He has a big heart and lots of compassion. He understands the barriers to affordable healthcare and how maintaining both physical and mental health can be the difference between suffering and happiness, failure and success," Sodri added.

"We are so honored to have Giannis in our court and we champion the way in which he is building a legacy beyond basketball," Sodri concluded.

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