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Thanasis Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player who plays for the Panathinaikos
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | July 18, 1992 |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Famous | Sportspersons, Basketball Players, Greek Men |
| Known as | Athanasios Thanasis Antetokounmpo |
| Birth Place | Athens, Greece |
| Height | 201 |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Charles Antetokounmpo |
| Mother | Veronica Antetokounmpo |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Born in | Athens, Greece |
| Famous as | Basketball Player |
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Who is Thanasis Antetokounmpo?
Thanasis Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. Older brother of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, it was Thanasis Antetokounmpo who started a journey at the sport, which his younger brother is rightly taking forward today. Though born to Nigerian parents, he is an out-and-out Greek by heart. This probably explains that regardless of having a chance, Thanasis remained true to the country he was born in and did not take up a position at the Nigerian national team. While Thanasis Antetokounmpo imbibed athleticism from his father, his jumping skills capability can be attributed to his mother. The highlight of his still young career graph came in when he was selected for the 2014 NBA D-League All-Defensive Third Team. The following year, he earned a position at the NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team. Not many know that while his young brother Giannis is known as ‘The Greek Freak’, Thanasis is occasionally referred to as ‘Greek Freak 2’. He also owns the nickname ‘The Greek Streak’.
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Childhood & Early Life
Thanasis Antetokounmpo was born on July 18, 1992 in Athens, Greece to Nigerian parents. His father, Charles, was a former Nigerian soccer player while his mother Veronica was a high jumper. He has three younger brothers; Giannis, Kostas and Alexis.
Career
Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s journey in basketball started early. He played for the Greek minors in 2008 and was also part of the Filathlitikos junior teams. He later played as a semi-professional for Greek third division during the 2011-12 Season. Finally in 2012, he was roped in to play for the senior men’s team of Filathlitikos of the Greek second division.
At the 2012–13 Greek 2nd Division season with Filathlitikos, he scored an average of 12.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.
He was originally declared for the 2013 NBA draft but withdrew from it on June 17, 2013 along with 17 other players. Same year, he was selected to play for the Greek All Star Game as a special participant and in the slam dunk contest.
On November 1, 2013, Thanasis Antetokounmpo was the ninth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Development League Draft. He was selected by Delaware 87ers. He performed to his full potential at the matches averaging 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks in 50 games.
On May 1, 2014, he was named to the 2014 NBA D-League All-Defensive third team. Thanasis’s performance at the 2013 NBA matches helped him become the 51st pick at the 2014 NBA draft. Selected by New York Knicks, he played for the team at the NBA Summer League where he averaged 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in five games.
On November 2014, Thanasis was acquired by the Westchester Knicks. In the 47 games that he played for Westchester, he averaged 13.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo returned to New York Knicks for the 2015 season of the NBA Summer League. He represented the team at the summer league, playing five matches in which he averaged with 6.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks.
From August 2015 to February 2016, he switched his position between New York Knicks and Westchester Knicks, playing for both the teams alternatively.
On August 8, 2016, Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed a contract with MoraBanc Andorra of the Liga ACB. His role in the team was an instrumental one as Andorra hadn’t qualified to the ACB playoffs since 22 years. His contribution in the team was vital in breaking the record. His average of 12.7 points and 4.7 rebounds helped the team reach the playoff before finally being eliminated by Real Madrid.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s Nigerian legacy and heritage earned him a spot at the senior Nigerian men’s national team for the 2016 Rio Olympics. However, a Greek by heart, he declined the offer, and instead chose to play with the senior Greek national team. Later, he was selected to the country’s 12-man roster for the 2016 Turin FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
On July 11, 2017, Antetokounmpo signed a two-year deal with Panathinaikos.
Achievements
Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s performance for the team MoraBanc Andorra was a phenomenal one as it as the first time in 22 years that Andorra qualified to the ACB playoffs. He served as a constant support pillar to the team. It was for his performance that he was awarded Most Spectacular Player of the Year award by Spanish basketball magazine, Gigantes del Basket.
Personal Life & Legacy
Not much is known about Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s personal life. Despite being born and raised in Greece and having served as a national sportsman for the country, Thanasis Antetokounmpo wasn’t granted a Greek citizenship until May 9, 2013.
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Thanasis Antetokounmpo biography timelines
- // 18th Jul 1992Thanasis Antetokounmpo was born on July 18, 1992 in Athens, Greece to Nigerian parents. His father, Charles, was a former Nigerian soccer player while his mother Veronica was a high jumper. He has three younger brothers; Giannis, Kostas and Alexis.
- // 2012At the 2012–13 Greek 2nd Division season with Filathlitikos, he scored an average of 12.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.
- // 2013 To 17th Jun 2013He was originally declared for the 2013 NBA draft but withdrew from it on June 17, 2013 along with 17 other players. Same year, he was selected to play for the Greek All Star Game as a special participant and in the slam dunk contest.
- // 2013 To 1st Nov 2013On November 1, 2013, Thanasis Antetokounmpo was the ninth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Development League Draft. He was selected by Delaware 87ers. He performed to his full potential at the matches averaging 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks in 50 games.
- // 9th May 2013Not much is known about Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s personal life. Despite being born and raised in Greece and having served as a national sportsman for the country, Thanasis Antetokounmpo wasn’t granted a Greek citizenship until May 9, 2013.
- // Nov 2014On November 2014, Thanasis was acquired by the Westchester Knicks. In the 47 games that he played for Westchester, he averaged 13.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game.
- // 2015Thanasis Antetokounmpo returned to New York Knicks for the 2015 season of the NBA Summer League. He represented the team at the summer league, playing five matches in which he averaged with 6.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks.
- // Aug 2015 To Feb 2016From August 2015 to February 2016, he switched his position between New York Knicks and Westchester Knicks, playing for both the teams alternatively.
- // 2016Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s Nigerian legacy and heritage earned him a spot at the senior Nigerian men’s national team for the 2016 Rio Olympics. However, a Greek by heart, he declined the offer, and instead chose to play with the senior Greek national team. Later, he was selected to the country’s 12-man roster for the 2016 Turin FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
- // 8th Aug 2016On August 8, 2016, Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed a contract with MoraBanc Andorra of the Liga ACB. His role in the team was an instrumental one as Andorra hadn’t qualified to the ACB playoffs since 22 years. His contribution in the team was vital in breaking the record. His average of 12.7 points and 4.7 rebounds helped the team reach the playoff before finally being eliminated by Real Madrid.
- // 11th Jul 2017On July 11, 2017, Antetokounmpo signed a two-year deal with Panathinaikos.
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