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NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo's Father Dies at 53

The father of the Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has died at the age of 53. Charles Antetokounmpo died from a suspected heart attack in Milwaukee. Giannis’ elder brother Thanasis, a basketball player for Panathinaikos, has left Greece for the US...

Greece Basketball Coach Missas Stands by Giannis Antetokounmpo

While the controversy over the real reasons behind NBAer Giannis Antetokounmpo's decision to stay away from the national team during the Eurobasket tournament still rages, the Greek team national coach stands by his player. Speaking on “To Vima” news weekly,...

Antetokounmpo Out of European Basketball Championship with Knee Injury

Greece's basketball federation on Saturday accused the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA of preventing Giannis Antetokounmpo from playing in the European championship. The Greek federation issued a statement saying that the Bucks and the NBA created an "organized a well-staged...

Greek NBA Star Antetokounmpo Visits His Humble Athenian Neighbourhood

He is one of the most famous, well paid, internationally recognisable NBA stars in the world, but Giannis Antetokounmpo is primarily a very simple guy - not to mention a really good kid. Giannis has never allowed fame, money, or...

‘The Greek Freak Invades Manila’ This Weekend in the Philippines

"The Greek Freak Invades Manila" is a charity event that the "Greek Freak," Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is participating in over the weekend in the Philippines. The event will include exhibition drills with PBA players Gabe Norwood and Ranidel...

Aegean Airlines and Giannis Antetokounmpo Join Forces to Promote 'Secret' Greece (video)

Aegean Airlines on Tuesday unveiled its "Greece by Greeks" initiative to reveal Greece's "small secrets" and promote the country as a tourism destination around the world, in a strategic partnership with international star basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who plays...

Antetokounmpo: 'I Know Nothing Else but Greece'

“I know nothing else but Greece. I have never been to Nigeria. You are not born a Greek, you become a Greek,” Giannis Antetokounmpo said at the Onassis Cultural Center with his 24-year-old brother Thanasis at his side. The two...

Giannis Antetokounmpo's NBA All-Star Performance Attracting Tourists to Greece

The first Greek participating in the NBA All-Star Game has not only benefited Greek basketball but the tourism sector too. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the focus of attention in the recent celebration in New Orleans, where the biggest stars of the NBA...

Antetokounmpo: Signs $100ml Deal With Milwaukee Bucks to Become Highest Paid Greek Athlete

Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a contract extension with Wisconsin's Milwaukee Bucks for $100 million, making him the highest paid Greek Athlete, sources have reported. According to the AP, sources familiar with the situation have commented that the deal details...

Antetokounmpo Brothers Begin Mandatory Military Service in Greece [video]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brother, Thanasis, are set to begin mandatory military service in Greece this Wednesday. The two brothers are Greek citizens who permanently live overseas and probably will not serve the full three-month term as...