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Greece got the job done in their tournament opener in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila after demolishing Jordan on Saturday to the tune of a 92-71 score. Even without Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece handled their business just fine against Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and the Jordanians. Greece, however, still have one Antetokounmpo on […]

Very rarely do we see professional athletes play with their siblings on the same team. Over the last four seasons though, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been able to play on the Milwaukee Bucks with his older brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo. It doesn’t seem like the Bucks nor Giannis are tired of the oldest Antetokounmpo brother yet though, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the NBA offseason with a lot of questions to sort through. They not only had to replace Mike Budenholzer at the head coaching position, but both Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez were to key free agents various teams around the league were showing interest in. Ultimately, the Bucks signed both Middleton […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t even escape being recognized on the other side of the world. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother and teammate with the Bucks, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, shared a video on his Instagram story from China that showed a group of fans in a taxi driving alongside the NBA players. It’s not exactly clear if […]

Being able to play with your sibling on the same sports team is always a blessing and both Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Giannis Antetokounmpo get to live this dream every day with the Milwaukee Bucks. While he has not played much through the years, Thanasis has been a great leader on the bench for the Bucks […]

Talk about coming out of left field. In one of the most random things to happen in the NBA today, Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo had a “hit piece” written about him. No, not Giannis, the two-time MVP and star of the team. Instead, a writer took aim at The Greek Freak’s elder brother, questioning […]

A fight nearly broke out between Boston Celtics veteran Blake Griffin and Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, however, a beatdown had already occurred during the game. The Celtics annihilated the Bucks in a 140-99 blowout, so when Griffin and Antetokounmpo went head-to-head in the fourth quarter the competition was in garbage time. Antetokounmpo took exception […]

It wasn’t quite the Milwaukee Bucks night. Thursday’s clash against the Boston Celtics was supposed to be an epic showdown but instead it turned out to be a dud basketball-wise. The Celtics thrashed the Bucks on the court and it’s possible that Khris Middleton’s status for the immediate future is in question. But just because […]

The issue of nepotism in Hollywood has come to the forefront over the past year or so, with the so-called “nepo babies” receiving criticism regarding the merits of their achievements. Similarly, it seems like having a prominent family member vouch for you in the NBA can be one of the strongest ways in which a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is unquestionably one of the best players in the NBA today. A two-time MVP and a Finals MVP, Antetokounmpo continues to lift the Milwaukee Bucks on his shoulders, his latest masterclass a 35-point, six-board, seven-dime performance in a 126-113 win over the Sacramento Kings. However, Antetokounmpo is not content with just being an […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s big brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, wasn’t happy after being called for a technical foul for his hyped up celebration during their game against the Charlotte Hornets. In the closing seconds of the third quarter, Thanasis made a key stop on Terry Rozier to deny Charlotte of a chance to score. He stole the ball […]

The highly anticipated matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks saw two of the top players in the game in Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo square off, with the 76ers coming out on top. There weren’t many fireworks during the game, but there were some afterwards, when Antetokounmpo shoved a ladder over as he […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo undoubtedly feels blessed to be able to play alongside his brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo. Well, he’s set to be around for another year at the very least. The older brother of The Greek Freak has exercised his $1.88 million team option for the 2022-23 season. Via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype: Sources: […]

When the superstars are away, the, um, not-so superstars will play. That has been the familiar case in the NBA when the regular season winds down, as teams choose to err on the side of caution and sit their top guns to avoid tempting fate. This season was no different. On Sunday, as many of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks tipped off their title defense in a solid way, with a win over rivals Brooklyn Nets, but it has not been ideal since. The squad won two more games but also had some painful losses. The Miami Heat beat them by 42 and they lost to two Western teams in the Minnesota […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is always looking out for his family. That’s why when the Bucks raised their championship banner on opening night, the Greek Freak made sure his brother, Thanasis, will savor the moment entirely, per Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. For Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Tuesday night was his title celebration. He […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are doing everything in their power to keep their superstar happy. On top of signing him to a record-breaking supermax extension worth $228 million last year, it looks like the Bucks are planning another huge move to get on the good side of Giannis Antetokounmpo. On Thursday, the Bucks shared a handful […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans breathed a sigh of relief before the beginning of last season as Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a five-year, $228 million extension to commit to the franchise. It paid off for both sides as the Bucks were the last team standing when the dust settled. Now it appears they may be starting the new […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was on Cloud 9 after winning his first NBA title on Tuesday night. After winning the championship, the Bucks forward just had to hop on IG Live to celebrate with his brother, Thanasis. Heartwarming content incoming: Giannis and Thanasis on IG Live. ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/GrU2MsUQxG — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 21, […]

Before Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks were hit by a rather frustrating news: Thanasis Antetokounmpo was ruled out due to health and safety protocols. Given how close they are, Giannis was naturally sad that his brother wasn’t able to be with them in what turned out […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks received a rather shocking news update ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, with Thanasis Antetokounmpo being listed as out. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Giannis’ brother entered the health and safety protocols, which effectively sidelined him for the crucial showdown in […]

The Brooklyn Nets set out to top the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 after losing Game 3 on an old-fashioned, defensive-type basketball game where neither side eclipsed 100 points. In the first quarter of Game 4, Nets point guard Kyrie Irving almost ended Thanasis Antetokounmpo– Giannis’ brother’s– life with a filthy, savage crossover. My god […]

Saturday night’s Game 1  bout between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks was not short on fireworks. Late in the game, Nets star Blake Griffin was involved in a bit of a commotion that resulted in a double technical foul. After committing his sixth foul, Griffin decided to step over the brother of Giannis […]

With Giannis Antetokounmpo out of action on Friday, it was his older brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, that took center stage for the Milwaukee Bucks. Thanasis busted out a smooth euro step move for a cool finish in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets — something that younger brother Giannis completely approved of (h/t NBA on […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. During this matchup, all three Antetokounmpo brothers eventually saw the court at the same time. During the postgame interview, Giannis Antetokounmpo reflected on the journey he and his brothers have been on to get into the NBA. He even poked fun at his […]

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 […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo will always be overshadowed by his younger and more successful brother Giannis. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer understands this fact. Still, that doesn’t mean he’s not a talented basketball player in his own right. Thanasis proved that and more against the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum on Friday, dropping […]

Thanasis Antetokounmpo came up with one of the best highlight-reel dunks of his young NBA career on Thursday as the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Toronto Raptors. Thanasis put Raptors star Pascal Siakam on a poster in the third quarter, and it was largely made possible by an outstanding dime from his lesser-known brother, Giannis […]

Despite being one of the best, if not the best, players in the game today, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is having yet another atrocious year shooting from the charity stripe this season. This has prompted his own brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, to come up with a unique routine to help his big brother with his […]

The Antetokounmpo brothers are hosting a block party for the Milwaukee Bucks in the early stages of their TNT game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Fiserv Forum on Thursday. Shortly after Giannis Antetokounmpo swatted LeBron James’ lay-up attempt in the first period, Thanasis Antetokounmpo also did the same to another Lakers superstar. The elder […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is usually known as the one roasting or making fun of his brothers Kostas, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Thanasis, who is his teammate with the Milwaukee Bucks. This time, it’s Thanasis making fun of his younger brother with the help of a Giannis look-alike on TikTok. Meanwhile, on TikTok… […]

For some reason that probably has something to do with effective agenting, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will become a playable character in an update to EA Sports’ Madden 21. The back-t0-back MVP will be joined by two of his brothers — Kostas, a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and on the verge of […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo decorated Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s hotel door on Saturday. The occasion? It was Thanasis’ birthday. As expected, the Antetokounmpo brothers made the best of it at Walt Disney World, while wearing their masks of course: Life is good, you know what I mean? @thanasis_ante43 #BirthDayBoy pic.twitter.com/5G00dLxz1d — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) July 18, […]

22-year old Kostas Antetokounmpo is rarely in the spotlight. With his older brother Giannis’ 2019 NBA MVP stint and even older brother Thanasis’ tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, this is no surprise. Nevertheless, today we’re going to look at some Kostas Antetokounmpo tattoos. Unlike his brother’s global success, Kostas in his collegiate years, only played […]

The fine folks who are running the Milwaukee Bucks’ social account did NBA Twitter a favor on Tuesday by releasing a video of Giannis Antetokounmpo going head-to-head with his brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo in a unique game. Since there are no NBA games on because of the coronavirus suspension, it doesn’t take too much for NBA […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks took a hard loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. In a battle of the two top seeds in the NBA, the Lakers would win 113-103. The 2018-2019 MVP would score 32 points, grab 11 rebounds and dish out six assists in a losing effort, but that didn’t […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is without a doubt one of the most prized assets in the NBA today. The Bucks are well aware of this and will do everything in their power to keep the 25-year-old in Milwaukee for as long as they possibly can. There is the matter, though, of Giannis’ current deal, […]

Names are an important piece to NBA culture. For players like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, a unique first name will take precedence over the last name like most players. Fans rep players by wearing their last names across their respective jerseys and for many, a mere mention of a name can spark all sorts […]

Thursday was indeed a family affair for the Antetokounmpo brothers as Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas reunited during the Los Angeles Lakers versus Milwaukee Bucks tiff at the Fiserv Forum. Shortly after the home team’s impressive 111-104, the troika of Greek studs met at center court and swapped jerseys. Older brothers Thanasis and Giannis — who […]