Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian heaps praise on Giannis Antetokounmpo and brother Thanasis as NBA star duo honor late father’s legacy

Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian recently lavished praise on Giannis Antetokounmpo, his brother Thanasis, and their family as the duo honored their late father Charles Antetokounmpo's legacy. Giannis' father passed away on September 29, 2017, after suffering a heart attack.

To honor Charles' legacy, the Antetokounmpo brothers started a foundation named Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation (CAFF) in 2017. On his seventh death anniversary, the foundation hosted a golf game, attended by Ohanian. Giannis took to X to give an emotional tribute to his father.

"Thank you for coming out and supporting my family! 7 years ago today our dad went to heaven and we started CAFF to honor his legacy, I know he’s looking down and he’s proud 🙏🏽," Antetokounmpo wrote.

Williams' husband Ohanian replied to this tribute and heaped praise on the Antetokounmpo family and their inspiring journey.

"Getting to know Giannis, Thanasis, and their family over the years has been a joy (and inspiring as hell) — he's the real deal and I'm so happy to be a Day Zero supporter of his foundation, honoring his dad's great legacy," Ohanian wrote.

CAFF focuses on refugees & immigration, providing opportunities to youth, helping sportspersons expand possibilities, providing high-quality education to children, and giving emotional and financial support to widows.

"Sport unlocks potential like no other force on earth. The Antetokounmpo Family is proof that where opportunity and determination meet—on the court or in the community—all things are possible. CAFF was created to mobilize that impact on a global scale," reads the CAFF website.

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Serena Williams and Giannis Antetokounmpo's collaboration in golf

Serena Williams at the Paris Fashion Week (Image: Getty)

Serena Williams and Giannis Antetokounmpo previously collaborated for Tomorrow's Golf League (TGL) franchise Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC). Williams, her sister Venus, her daughter Olympia, and husband Alex Ohainan also own a part of the golf franchise. Additionally, Giannis, Thanasis, Kostas, and Ohanian also own a stake in the franchise.

The franchise also counts Alex Morgan, her husband Servando Carrasco, and LPGA icon Michelle Wie West as its investors. Later they onboarded Grey's Anatomy producer Shonda Rhimes as an investor.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion's family shares a great bond with Antetokounmpo's brother as they had a get-together in July 2022. Giannis Antetokounmpo shared a picture from the meeting and wrote:

"Great family time with three GOATs 💪🏾❤️@alexisohanian @serenawilliams @OlympiaOhanian."

Ohanian reshared the picture with the caption:

"One for sure 😆 Olympia and I have work to do. So good spending time with you & your family."

Serena Williams retired from tennis in 2022 after a defeat in the third round. Since then, she has invested in many ventures, including Los Angeles Golf Club.