Born in Athens, Greece, Thanasis Antetokounmpo was born into a family of talented athletes, with his younger brother Giannis Antetokounmpo being a two-time MVP in the NBA. He was drafted 51st overall by the New York Knicks in 2014 and currently plays as a small forward for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA.
In 164 NBA games and 8.3 minutes per game, Thanasis Antetokounmpohas averaged 2.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per game, on 50.7% shooting from the field. He is also part of the Greece squad in the ongoing FIBA World Cup.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo Rings
Thanasis Antetokounmpo won his first NBA ring along with his brother Giannis Antetokounmpo on July 20, 2021. Thanasis’ first year with the Bucks saw him play a limited role as he primarily came off the bench to provide energy on the defensive end of the floor.
During the Championship season, Thanasis played a similar role for Milwaukee, playing close to ten minutes a game and averaging 2.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. In the playoffs that year, he played 3.5 minutes per game and averaged 0.7 points per game.
The team, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday, along with a talented supporting cast embarked on a memorable championship run, beating the Phoenix Suns in six games in the Finals.
The regular season saw Milwaukee finish with a respectable 46 wins, securing them third place in the Eastern Conference standings. As the Playoffs began, Milwaukee dominated the Miami Heat, beating them 4-0 to progress into the Eastern Conference semifinals. After beating the Brooklyn Nets in a highly competitive Eastern semis, Milwaukee had a dominant showing against the Atlanta Hawks and defeated them 4-2 to reach their third-ever finals series in fifty years.
With stellar performances from Giannis, Holiday and Middleton, the Bucks overcame a 0-2 deficit in the Finals to win their first NBA championship since 1971. Thanasis' role may not have been as prominent as some other players on the roster, but he got to be a part of the team’s hard work and championship culture.
As of 2023, Thanasis Antetokounmpo continues to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks roster. While his individual achievements may not have garnered as much attention as those of his brother Giannis, he has undoubtedly been a key player in the dressing room.
FAQs
A. Athanasios Rotimi “Thanasis” Antetokounmpo.
A. Born on July 18, 1992, Thanasis is 31 years old.
A. Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed a veteran minimum deal with the Bucks in August 2023 and is set to earn around $2.3 million for the 2023-24 season.
A. Thanasis Antetokounmpo is 6 feet 7 inches tall.
