Giannis Antetokounmpo may have watched the NBA Finals from home this year, but the NBA MVP got more than enough on his plate. He and his brothers — most of whom are in the NBA as well — keep themselves busy serving their communities.
They’re all active in community charity work in their adopted American homes. During the offseason, though, their love for Greece takes hold. They spend a lot of their off-hours working on the AntetokounBros Academy with sponsors. So what is this organization?
The Antetokounmpo brothers are all talented athletes. Most of them made it to the NBA and are currently active. Giannis is, of course, by far the most successful and famous. But each has accomplished incredible things in sports, as The U.S. Sun:
Thanasis Antetokounmpo plays for the Bucks alongside Giannis. He’s a reliable pick to enter games off the bench since joining the team in 2019.
I’m so proud to share this project that means so much to me. The AntetokounBros Academy is more than basketball, it’s here to inspire every kid like me to unleash and develop their potential through sport.
No hoop is too high. @nike @nikebasketball @OnassisStegi @Eurohoopsnet pic.twitter.com/cXyRhOdQ1h
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) November 18, 2021
Alex Antetokounmpo is the youngest brother. He started his career playing Euroleague ball with UCAM Murcia before switching gears to join the NBA G League with the Raptors 905.
The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Kostas Antetokounmpo in 2018.
He has played for several NBA teams since, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. He currently plays for ASVEL Basket in the Euroleague.
We'll be back Milwaukee.. Thank you for a great season!! 🙏🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/ZKNeW5962N
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 17, 2022
Francis Antetokounmpo is the oldest brother. He spent much of his childhood in Nigeria, living with his grandparents. Francis is a rapper these days, but he played soccer professionally as a midfielder for a second-tier team in Greece after mo there to be with his family.
During their spare time, the Antetokounmpo brothers unite to help young Greek basketball players get their chance to shine. ClutchPoints reports that the talented siblings joined up with Nike, the Onassis Foundation, and the EuroHoops Organization to found the AntetokounBros Academy.
