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Thanasis Antetokounmpo: "A lot of these guys are not in the professional leagues is because they either want to be in the NBA or don't want to play professionally. Which is an insane concept because playing basketball, you have such a big privilege because basketball is a global game. It's not like the NFL. The only way you can be a football player is the NFL. It's nowhere else. But basketball, and making a living, you can go anywhere. You can go to Europe, Australia, Asia, Italy, Spain, anywhere you want to go if you're good at it."
ARIS BC announces the signing of Thanasis Antetokounmpo on a 2+1-year deal. Thanasis Antetokounmpo was born on July 18, 1992. Standing at 2.01m, he plays at the forward positions.
Speaking on his Thanalysis Show podcast, Thanasis revealed he had no prior knowledge of the deal. “The crazy thing is, I didn’t know… I didn’t know. That’s his business and whatever he wants to do. As for my reaction, I’m still adjusting. Man, it’s hard and exciting at the same time. Anyone who says it isn’t isn’t human.”
The Antetokounmpo brothers remain completely inseparable in every aspect of life, proving that family always comes first. This deep bond was on full display when Thanasis officially tied the knot with his beloved partner, Katia, during a beautiful ceremony in Sounio. Giannis did not merely attend to share in the joy of the occasion, but also proudly stepped up to serve as the best man for his sibling. The romantic wedding took place on Saturday, kicking off an elegant celebration that actively lasted for multiple days. Dafni player Panos Filippakos shared exclusive glimpses from the party, capturing heartwarming moments with the groom, who now remains a free agent only in basketball.
Alex Antetokounmpo has officially signed with Promitheas Vikos Cola for the 2026–27 season, the Greek club announced Saturday. This high-profile addition injects significant size and athleticism into the Patras roster for their upcoming campaign. Standing 2.03 meters tall, the versatile 24-year-old forward brings a wealth of global experience to the squad. Born on August 27, 2001, the Greek-Nigerian prospect is the youngest brother of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, alongside Thanasis, Kostas, and Francis.
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Heat Central: The Miami Heat WILL NOT be taking anymore Antetokounmpo brothers on their roster, per @ramonashelburne “There won’t be anymore Antetokounmpo brothers in Miami. That whole ‘we have Kostas and Thanasis on the team’ I don’t think that’s going to continue from what I understand.” (Via ESPN LA YouTube)
EuroLeague: 🥶 That’s an event you don’t miss @Giannis_An34 and @Thanasis_ante43 are present! #F4GLORY
🥶 That’s an event you don’t miss @Giannis_An34 and @Thanasis_ante43 are present!#F4GLORY pic.twitter.com/S4cdqot9Ub
— EuroLeague (@EuroLeague) May 24, 2026
I spoke about all this with Donte DiVincenzo earlier this season and he told me that his move to Sacramento was considered such a certainty that he and his girlfriend had already begun receiving videos of Sacramento-area homes from a realtor in the name of "trying to get acclimated." He had also learned at the time that Antetokounmpo's brother Thanasis was heading a backchannel recruiting effort to convince Bogdanović that playing in Milwaukee with Giannis was the optimal next step in his career. "I was the first domino," DiVicenzo told The Stein Line.
You want to be put in a position to succeed. Antetokounmpo: "Yeah. Exactly. Is it bad for me saying, I'm 31 years old, I won the championship when I was 26 years old. Then the question creeps in your head, like ... Did I wait too long? Did I do the right thing?" Did you wait too long for what? Antetokounmpo: "Being here. [Staying in Milwaukee.] "But then I'm like, No, this is what I want. I want to be here. I want to be with my team. I want to win here again. This is my home. I've spent more years [that I can remember] here than in Greece. It's my home. I want to help the community with my wife and my brothers. "Thanasis is loved here, my brother, my mother are loved here. My kids and I ... it's a normal life, I have a normal life. If you go somewhere else, all this switches. But I don't want to look back and be like ..." (Antetokounmpo pauses. He's joined by his brothers Thanasis and Alex, who played together in the latest Bucks game, and he congratulates them, beaming with pride, but also looking worn out and tired.) Antetokounmpo: “This is why you have conversations with all-time greats like KG (Kevin Garnett). Dirk (Nowitzki) was in the same position, and chose to stay. We’ll see. We’ll see what’s going to happen.”
Oh No He Didn't: Shams: "Giannis is trying to ramp up this week from my understanding...he wants to play with his brothers before the regular season ends, he's making very clear behind the scenes that's his goal"
Shams:
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) April 6, 2026
"Giannis is trying to ramp up this week from my understanding...he wants to play with his brothers before the regular season ends, he's making very clear behind the scenes that's his goal" pic.twitter.com/9rBY5ILlh9
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Antetokounmpo made it clear he wants to play. But he also wants to play with Alex. He had the chance to play with brothers Thanasis and Kostas in EuroBasket last summer, and he's missing the chance to play with Thanasis and Alex this spring. “You know me, and maybe sometimes when you put this in the story, they won't believe, but you know me," he said. "You saw me. I grabbed my brother's jersey and the ball. I ran to the car, I was looking for my mom, right? My mom was here. I told her to come back, right? I told my mom to stay, so she could give Alex a hug. Do you think I don't want to play a basketball game with my little brother?" He is incredulous at the question that he might be OK with sitting out. "This hurts me," he said, of the decision to hold him out.
Eric Nehm: Here is the Bucks injury report vs. Dallas (3/31): Out: Giannis Antetokounmpo Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter Jr. Bobby Portis Jr. Questionable: Gary Harris (Personal Reasons) Probable Kyle Kuzma (right Achilles tendinopathy) Ryan Rollins (left hip flexor soreness)
