Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player who plays as a power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks. His freakish physical attributes have led the fans and media to dub him ‘The Greek Freak’. Giannis is 6’ 11” with a 7’ 3” wingspan and handles the ball like a guard, making him an unstoppable force in the NBA. At the age of 29, he already has the accomplishments of a Hall of Fame inductee.
However, Giannis isn't the only player in the family. The athletic genes run in all the Antetokounmpo brothers. Giannis Antetokounmpo's brothers are four in total who all have had professional sporting experience. Born to a father who is a former professional soccer player and a mother who was a professional high jumper, it comes as no surprise that every Giannis and brothers are professional athletes.
Who are Antetokounmpo Brothers?
The Antetokounmpo brothers’ names in descending order of age are- Francis, Thanasis, Giannis, Kostas, and Alex. Veronica and Charles Antetokounmpo migrated from Nigeria to Greece in search of a better lifestyle for their kids. Although the brothers had a tumultuous childhood, they are all grateful for it.
How many of Antetokounmpo Brothers are in the NBA?
There are four Giannis brothers in total but only Three of the Greek freak brothers have had some form of NBA experience. Among the Giannis Antetokounmpo brothers in the NBA, Thanasis Antetokounmpo has played in the NBA with the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kostas Antetokounmpo has played with the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Alex Antetokounmpo with the Sacramento Kings and the Toronto Raptors (Summer League and Training Camp).
At the moment, Thanasis and Giannis are the only representatives of the Antetokounmpo family in the NBA. While Giannis reached unprecedented heights in the NBA by winning two MVPs and a Finals MVP, the Giannis brothers in the NBA were comparatively less successful as their individual experiences fell short of the spectacular heights achieved by their NBA superstar brother.
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Francis Antetokounmpo
Born on October 20, 1988, Francis Olowu Ofili Antetokounmpo is the oldest but also the shortest of the Antetokounmpo brothers, standing at 6’5”. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and is the only African-born brother in the family. Just like all the Antetokounmpo brothers, he has athletic prowess. But what sets him apart is the fact that he has a musical bone in him.
Francis played professional soccer in Nigeria and Greece. He is also a music artist. He goes by his middle name, ‘Ofili’. He released his first single, ‘Shekosi, on July 22, 2020. He is said to have a net worth of around a million dollars.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Born on July 18, 1992, Athanasios Rotimi "Thanasis" Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a free agent, as of October 2024, and last played for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA as a power forward. He is the second oldest Antetokounmpo brother. Standing at 6’7” and weighing around 219 lbs, Thanasis is also a genetic freak just like his brother Giannis, and has astounding athletic capabilities.
He has played professional basketball in the United States, Greece, and Spain (MoraBanc Andorra, though based in Andorra, plays in the Spanish basketball league). In 2014, He was drafted 51st overall by the New York Knicks. He mostly played on their G-League squad. In 2019, he signed with the Bucks, reuniting with his younger brother Giannis. Thanasis became an NBA Champion after the Bucks beat the Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo is often the subject of online ridicule among NBA fans, who tend to troll him for his bench role in the NBA. However, despite the criticism, Thanasis has had a highly successful career, particularly in Europe and the NBA's G League (formerly the D-League). In Europe, Thanasis Antetokounmpo won two Greek League championships (2018, 2019) and a Greek Cup in 2019. Thanasis was also named the Greek League’s Most Spectacular Player twice (2018, 2019), and was a two-time Greek League All-Star (2018, 2019), earning MVP honors in both All-Star Games. In the G League, he was recognized for his defensive skills, being named to the NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team in 2015 and the Third Team in 2014. Despite the online jokes, Thanasis has built a respectable career through his accomplishments both in Europe and the U.S.
Kostas Antetokounmpo
Born on November 20, 1997, Konstantinos Ndubuisi "Kostas" Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player who plays for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague as a power forward. Kostas is 6’10 with a 7’2 wingspan, giving him the potential to be a daunting figure for his opposition. He is the second youngest Antetokounmpo brother.
After Giannis was drafted, the family moved to Wisconsin, where Kostas played his high school basketball. He played a season of college basketball for the University of Dayton Flyers before declaring for the 2018 NBA Draft. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Kostas with the 60th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and traded him to the Dallas Mavericks. He would play predominantly in the G-League before getting waived in the 2019 offseason. He was claimed off waivers by the Lakers in 2019 and won a championship with them the same season, becoming the first of the Antetokounmpo brothers to win an NBA Championship.
In search of playing time, Kostas signed with French Team ASVEL Basket in 2021. In 2022, he played for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA's G-League and then played with Fenerbahçe before landing with Panathinaikos in 2023. As of October 2024, Kostas Antetokounmpo is still playing for the Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos.
Alex Antetokounmpo
Born on August 27, 2001, Alexandros Emeka "Alex" Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player. He is the youngest of Giannis Antetokounmpo's siblings. The athletic genes passed on from Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo were received by all their sons, including Alex.
He has the body of a prototypical wing player, as he stands at 6’8 and weighs around 100 kg. He played his high school basketball in Wisconsin and instead of choosing to play college basketball, he decided to play in Europe for a year. He played one season for UCAM Murcia in the Spanish Basketball League before declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft. He went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft. However, since then, Alex's professional basketball journey has taken him to several teams across different leagues. He played for NBA G League team Raptors 905 in the 2021-2022 season, followed by two seasons with the Wisconsin Herd in the G League from 2022 to 2024. In 2024, he also had a brief stint with M Basket Mažeikiai, a basketball team based in Mažeikiai, Lithuania. Alex is only 23 years old and if he develops his game, he can still make it to the NBA sooner rather than later. Once Giannis claimed that Alex has the potential to be better than him. As of October 2024, Alex Antetokounmpo plays for Podgorica in the Montenegrin First League and the ABA League Second Division.
FAQs
A. Giannis Antetokoumpo has four brothers named Francis, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex.
A. Although all five Antetokounmpo brothers have played or are playing basketball at some point or the other, they all have had varying degrees of success. Of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo is a super star in the NBA while his other brothers have not had a big impact on the game.
A. Alex Antentokounmpo, who is 23 years old as of October 2024 is the youngest among five Antetokounmpo brothers.
A. Giannis Antetokounmpo is 29 years old as of October 2024.
A. Yes, Giannis Antetokounmpo won the NBA championship in 2021 with the Milwaukee Bucks.
