Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is producing a heist movie, according to Variety.
It will be an “Ocean’s Eleven”-style heist comedy set in Greece, Variety said, with the two-time NBA MVP on board to produce his first scripted feature film. Plot details and international cast are being kept under wraps, but production is slated to begin this year.
In order to learn what the script could look like, WTMJ’s Wis. Morning News producer Greg ‘Pancake’ Hill typed into Chat GPT: “Write me a movie with an Ocean’s 11 plot but with Giannis Antetokounmpo as the protagonist assembling a crew of NBA players.”
Below is the glorious script:
Working Title: “Hoops Heist: The Antetokounmpo Gambit”
Logline: When a priceless artifact is stolen from a prestigious basketball museum, MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo recruits a team of NBA stars to execute an audacious heist and reclaim it, but they soon find themselves entangled in a web of betrayal and intrigue.
Synopsis:
Act 1: The Setup
The film opens with Giannis Antetokounmpo, the reigning NBA MVP, visiting a basketball museum in Athens, Greece. During his visit, he learns about a legendary artifact, the “Golden Hoop,” rumored to have magical properties that enhance a player’s skills. Suddenly, the museum is robbed, and the Golden Hoop is stolen. Devastated by the loss, Giannis resolves to retrieve the artifact.
Giannis reaches out to his friend and fellow NBA superstar, LeBron James, for help. LeBron agrees to join the mission and suggests assembling a team of the league’s best players for the heist.
Act 2: Assembling the Team
Giannis and LeBron travel across the country, recruiting their crew of skilled players. They enlist the sharpshooting duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, known for their precision on the court and their cunning off it. Next, they bring in the defensive powerhouse, Kawhi Leonard, renowned for his stealth and strategy. To round out the team, they recruit the charismatic playmaker, Chris Paul, whose quick thinking and smooth talking make him invaluable.
Together, the team plans their heist, studying blueprints of the museum and strategizing their every move. They know they’ll need to be precise, using their basketball skills in unconventional ways to navigate the museum’s security systems.
Act 3: The Heist
The night of the heist arrives, and the team puts their plan into action. Using their agility and teamwork, they bypass the museum’s security measures, dodging lasers and guards with the finesse of seasoned athletes.
As they approach the chamber holding the Golden Hoop, they encounter unexpected obstacles and rival thieves who are also after the artifact. A thrilling game of cat and mouse ensues as the team faces off against their adversaries, using their basketball prowess to outsmart and outmaneuver them.
In a climactic showdown, Giannis and the team retrieve the Golden Hoop, but not without sacrifice. They narrowly escape the museum, chased by security and rival thieves alike.
Act 4: The Reveal
Back at their hideout, the team celebrates their victory but realizes the true power of the Golden Hoop is not in its magical properties but in the bond they’ve forged as teammates. As they reflect on their journey, they vow to use their skills for good, both on and off the court.
In a twist ending, it’s revealed that the heist was orchestrated by the museum curator, who sought to test the players’ mettle and ensure the artifact remained in safe hands. Impressed by their bravery and integrity, he allows them to keep the Golden Hoop as a symbol of their triumph.
As the film ends, Giannis and the team walk off into the sunset, ready to take on whatever challenges come their way, both in basketball and in life.
Epilogue:
The screen fades to black, but a post-credits scene shows Giannis and LeBron receiving a mysterious message hinting at another adventure. They exchange knowing glances, signaling that this is just the beginning of their epic journey as the NBA’s premier heist team.
