NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo sues high-end bed company for violating his publicity rights

Giannis  Antetokounmpo is one of the most dominating players in the NBA. He is also claimed by many to be the current best player in the league. Giannis won his first championship in 2021 and is aiming to win more.

Giannis has amassed a substantial fan base due to his success and personality, attracting many brands eager to collaborate with him and have him endorse their products. However, one particular company has faced criticism from Giannis for infringing upon his publicity rights.

Giannis Antetokounmpo sues high-end bed company

Giannis Antetokounmpo has filed a lawsuit against Maree, a company that sells luxury and designer beds. Giannis did this because he has two issues with the company. The first is that the company has used a picture of him without his consent to make it look like that he endorses the company.  Maree made the post on their Instagram, but it has since been taken down.

The second issue is that Maree had failed to deliver him four beds in Greece. Giannis is demanding a $95,391.65 refund and wants the company to stop using his name, image and Likeness.

According to a report Giannis received only 11 out of 43 items purchased with the bed and even those items were in poor condition or were in an unusable state. Fans found this situation funny and cracked several jokes about it. One fan said, “A freak on an off the court. Have some shame Giannis.” Another said,” Damn this must be personal,” and so on.

The Antetokounmpos tried to call CEO Erica Gleaton several times but she dodged all the calls.  Giannis’s complaints about breach of contract and false endorsements will be heard in court. Maree will look to counter the claims in court while lawyers defend the company. Meanwhile Giannis will continue to play and dominate along with his new teammate Damian Lillard.

Giannis’s legal battle will not interfere with the upcoming season. He will be able to play and perform while his legal team will deal with the matter.

What is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s total NBA career earnings?

Giannis, like many of his fellow NBA players, is immensely wealthy, with total NBA career earnings amounting to $234,477,446. He has diligently worked to establish himself, putting in extensive practice and relying on his mental strength to accomplish what he has. His blend of determination and physical prowess is truly commendable. His story serves as proof that when you work hard and dream big, the sky becomes the limit.

Via Spotrac.com

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