It’s well known that in the summer, cockroaches… have their moment in the spotlight, striking fear into many, and their hunt inside the house often turns into a “thriller.” Giannis Antetokounmpo is no exception!

While the NBA was being rocked by the bombshell of Damian Lillard’s departure from the Bucks and return to the Blazers, the Greek Freak seemed to be… otherwise occupied.

During a live video posted by his wife, Mariah, the Greek star is seen trying to find a cockroach, initially holding one of the most trusted tools for the job—a slipper—and then a shoe. Which, in his case, was gigantic.

Giannis’s wife went live on his IG account after the Dame to Portland news😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/phnytj1lBE

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NBA Champ Giannis & Wife Mariah Attempt To Catch A Roach During Damian Lillard Trade! 🦟

When Antetokounmpo realized that Mariah had started recording the moment, he began shouting anxiously:
“Are you sure it’s just one? Or is it two? Is it in the corner? Turn off the camera, this is my time to shine, turn off the camera! Is it there? I can’t see anything, where do you see it?”

His wife replied that the cockroach was under the wardrobe, and he started throwing shoes to kill it, with the footage turning absolutely hilarious.

Eventually, the two burst into laughter, with Giannis asking Mariah if she could call his mom, while she cracked up:
“Stop playing with me… Can you just call my mom? (laughing) Just call her! (laughing) Please… I can’t do this, I’m done.”