The Antetokounmpo brothers, born to Charles and Veronica, grew up in their hometown of Athens, Greece. However, their eldest sibling, Francis, was born in Nigeria before their parents immigrated. Similar to his late father, who passed away in 2017, Francis pursued a professional soccer career.
The rise of the Antetokounmpo brothers to fame has served as an inspiration for aspiring athletes and fans alike. Their incredible journey even became the subject of a biopic called “Rise,” which premiered on Disney+ in 2022. While their path to success is undeniably captivating, it is the bond they share as brothers that truly warms the heart.
Beyond their supportive words in interviews, the brothers’ strong sibling connection is evident through their YouTube Channel, AntetokounBrosTV. Moreover, they collaborate on the AntetokounBros Academy venture, working together to give back to underprivileged communities.
Now, in 2023, three of the Antetokounmpo brothers are joining forces to compete in the NBA All-Star Weekend. Giannis, Thanasis, and Alex will team up for the Skills Challenge, forming one of the three teams alongside Team Jazz and Team Rookies on February 18, 2023.
Francis Antetokounmpo
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Francis, the eldest among the five Antetokounmpo brothers, was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 20, 1988, to Charles and Veronica. After Charles retired from his professional soccer career, he relocated to Greece with his wife.
Aside from his athletic prowess, Francis also possesses musical talent. In fact, he goes by his middle name, Ofili, and released his official debut single, “Shekosi,” along with its music video in 2020.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo
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Thanasis, the second eldest among the Antetokounmpo brothers, was born in Athens on July 18, 1992, to Charles and Veronica. Like his younger siblings, he is a professional basketball player.
In 2008, Thanasis began his basketball journey by playing for the junior teams of the Greek club Filathlitikos. He later transitioned to the senior men’s teams at a semi-professional level in the subsequent years.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, born on December 6, 1994, in Athens, is the middle sibling among the five Antetokounmpo brothers. Just like his three siblings, Giannis is a talented basketball player who has achieved great success in the sport.
Although Giannis was already known when he entered the league, his journey to stardom truly blossomed in the subsequent years. He was recognized as the most improved player in 2017, received the defensive player of the year award in 2020, and was named the MVP twice in 2019 and 2020. Most recently, in 2021, he led his team to victory and became an NBA champion.
Liam, along with Mariah, can often be seen cheering for Giannis during his games. They were also present to celebrate their father’s triumph when the Bucks won the NBA title in July 2021. On the other hand, Maverick’s presence is mainly limited to Giannis’ social media, as he prefers to keep his personal life private.
Kostas Antetokounmpo
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Moving on to Kostas Antetokounmpo, he is the second youngest among the Antetokounmpo brothers, born on November 20, 1997, in Athens. Kostas’ basketball journey began in Greece, where he played for two years in high school before transferring to Dominican High School in Wisconsin. During his senior year, he was recognized as First Team Division 4 All-State. Kostas then continued his basketball career at the University of Dayton, playing at the collegiate level.
Alex Antetokounmpo
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Alex Antetokounmpo, the youngest of the Antetokounmpo brothers, was born in Athens on Aug. 27, 2001, to Charles and Veronica. Similar to his three older siblings, Alex has pursued a career as a professional basketball player.
Following his time with Spain’s UCAM Murcia, Alex made his way to the Sacramento Kings for the 2021 NBA Summer League. In October 2021, he signed with the Raptors 905, which serves as the NBA G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors. Notably, Alex had the opportunity to compete alongside Giannis and Thanasis in the 2022 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.
More recently, in July 2022, Alex was acquired by the Wisconsin Herd, the G League affiliate of the Bucks, through a trade. This move brought him to the same organization as his older brothers, Giannis and Thanasis. Despite being relatively new to the league, Alex enjoys the support of his siblings as he continues to develop his skills.
