thanasis antetokounmpo
Definition
Athanasios Rotimi "Thanasis" Antetokounmpo (Greek: Αθανάσιος Ροτίμι "Θανάσης" Αντετοκούνμπο) is a Nigerian-Greek professional basketball player who plays as a small forward and power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA.
Born in Athens, Greece, to Nigerian immigrant parents, he is the older brother of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and has won an NBA championship (2021) with the Bucks as well as back-to-back Greek League titles with Panathinaikos.
Known for his defensive energy, viral highlights like the Shammgod crossover, and bringing three brothers to the same NBA team in 2025, he enjoys a dedicated cult following among fans.
Examples
Κάθε φορά που μπαίνει ο Θανάσης Αντετοκούνμπο στο παρκέ, οι φίλαθλοι φωνάζουν σαν να 'ναι ο Greek Freak 2.0.
Every time Thanasis Antetokounmpo steps onto the court, the fans cheer like he's the Greek Freak 2.0.
Ο Θανάσης Αντετοκούνμπο νίκησε τον Αχίλλειο τένοντα και επέστρεψε στους Μπακς, φέρνοντας και τον τρίτο αδελφό στην ομάδα.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo beat his Achilles injury and returned to the Bucks, bringing the third brother to the team.
Το Shammgod crossover του Θανάση Αντετοκούνμπο έγινε viral, διδάσκοντας στους αδελφούς του νέα κόλπα.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo's Shammgod crossover went viral, teaching his brothers new tricks.
Σε εποχή ήττων των Μπακς, ο Θανάσης Αντετοκούνμπο παρηγορεί τον Γιάννη – ο αληθινός MVP της οικογένειας.
In the Bucks' rough patch, Thanasis Antetokounmpo consoles Giannis – the real family MVP.