His team had just fallen 133-122 to the Chicago Bulls in their home opener.

When asked about his appearance, Antetokounmpo said that once you get married, “you have no say in anything.” Antetokounmpo and his longtime partner, Mariah, are newlyweds and are getting married this summer in Greece.

Antetokounmpo has a schedule set up for him at the start of the day, he said. Friday was all about practice, spending time with his three children, taking a nap and then putting on his costume.

“It doesn’t matter what you feel. Win or lose, wear that costume,” Antetokounmpo said. “Because at the end of the day, after being a basketball player, you are a father. That’s why I choose this costume because I’m a father first.”