Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak welcomes another Brother to the Milwaukee Bucks
NBA contenders the Milwaukee Bucks have signed 23-year-old Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way NBA contract.
This move reunites Alex with his older brothers, Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo.
Giannis has 2 brothers on the Milwaukee Bucks
The Antetokounmpo have now made history as the first trio of siblings to hold active roster spots on the same NBA team.
This comes as the Bucks' continue their strategic efforts to keep their superstar, Giannis committed to Milwaukee amid recent trade rumors and speculations about his future.
Antetokounmpo a two-time NBA MVP and 2021 Finals champion, has long been the cornerstone of the Bucks franchise.
His brother Thanasis, a veteran role player, re-signed with the team earlier this offseason on a one-year, $2.9 million deal following an Achilles injury recovery.
Now, the youngest Antetokounmpo sibling, Alex, joins the fold bringing a promising skill set to the team.
Last season, he averaged 13.1 points and 6.9 rebounds in 31 games with the Bucks' G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd.
Alex’s two-way contract allows him to split time between the NBA and G League, providing depth to the roster around Giannis.