Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as “The Greek Freak,” is a tall basketball player at 6’11” with incredible skills.
Many believe he could be the next big star in basketball, following LeBron James.
Despite his talent, the NBA draft only picked him 15th in the 1st round.
Looking back, it seems like a mistake for the teams that passed on him, as he has become a two-time MVP and won the NBA championship in 2021.
Giannis isn’t the only talented player in his family.
His four brothers are also interested in basketball and aspire to play in the NBA.
Explore Giannis Antetokounmpo’s siblings and their journey in basketball.
Learn about the family of the NBA superstar and their impact on his career.
Francis Antetokounmpo (October 20, 1988 – Present)
Age (as of February 29, 2024): 35
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Occupation: Musician, Professional Soccer
Team: AE Sparti, Aittitos Spaton
Francis is the oldest of five siblings in the Antetokounmpo family.
While he wasn’t the best basketball player, he was the first to play, which is still an impressive feat.
He decided to pursue a soccer career instead, playing for Greek clubs AE Sparti and Aittitos Spaton.
This sets him apart from his siblings, who are all focused on basketball.
Following his mother’s passion for music, Francis decided to pursue a music career, setting aside athletics.
His debut single, “Shekosi,” was released in July 2020, with the music video featured on the brothers’ official YouTube page, AntetokounBros TV, garnering over 164k views.
His second single, “Jump On It,” has amassed 88k views.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (July 18, 1992 – Present)
Age (as of February 29, 2024): 32
Born: Athens, Greece
Occupation: Professional Basketball
Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, brother to NBA superstar Giannis, has made a name for himself in the NBA, playing alongside his brother for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Together, they clinched the 2021 NBA championship against the Phoenix Suns.
Thanasis’s journey to the NBA was challenging, with stints in the Greek basketball circuit before joining the Delaware 87ers in the developmental league.
Despite setbacks, he was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2014 and later found his place with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2019.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (December 6, 1994 – Present)
Age (as of February 29, 2024): 29
Born: Athens, Greece
Occupation: Professional Basketball
Team: Milwaukee Bucks
