Staples Center hosted a mini-Antetokounmpo reunion as Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers Thanasis and Kostas all played during the Milwaukee Bucks-Los Angeles Lakers showdown on Wednesday.
The Bucks made quick work of the undermanned reigning champions, 112-97, but it was a heartwarming moment between the three brothers that stole the show after the game.
Second trio of brothers to all appear in same NBA game. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rMU2a1Ix2o
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 1, 2021
This marks only the second time in NBA history that three brothers played in the same game. The Holidays composed of Jrue, Justin and Aaron accomplished this feat earlier in the season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the most successful of the Antetokounmpo brood, came away with a double-double of 25 points and 10 boards in the Bucks' victory. Thanasis, who is slowly getting more minutes in coach Mike Budenholzer's rotation, added eight points in 12 minutes. Kostas, meanwhile, subbed in for the Lakers come garbage time and went scoreless in two minutes of action.
Apart from the two brothers he shared the floor with on Wednesday, Giannis has two more siblings not currently in the NBA. The eldest of the brood, Francis, is a former professional soccer player while the youngest Alex currently plays basketball in Liga ACB.
That was indeed a terrific moment for the Antetokounmpo brothers, whose rags-to-riches journey remains one of the most heartwarming stories in professional sports.
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