How tall is Thanasis Antetokounmpo?

Last Modified Sep 6, 2023 11:11 GMT
Thanasis Antetokounmpo
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Thanasis Antetokounmpo is a small forward who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He is a Greek-Nigerian player and the older brother of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Born in Athens, Greece, Thanasis had a rough childhood. Being immigrants, life was hard for the Antetokounmpo’s. His parents struggled providing for themselves, let alone taking care of five children. Giannis and he learnt the basics of basketball from their father and Thanasis later played for the youth club basketball team of Filathlitikos on a scholarship. He was an excellent guard during his young days, and could have possibly been more successful if not for his early injuries.

He played at the semi-professional level in Greece before being selected by Delaware 87ers, a team in the NBA D-League. Thanasis has also played in the Spanish league, Liga ACB, where he was able to make a name for himself.

After a successful season in Spain, Thanasis returned back to Greece and signed with Panathinaikos. He got many accolades and achievements in the two years he played for the team, including being named MVP of the Greek All-Star game in 2018.

Since 2019, he has been playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and recently signed a one year extension on a veteran minimum deal. He is set to earn just over $2.3 million in the 2023/24 NBA season.

Thanasis’ best performance for the Bucks came in April 2022, when he posted his career-high 27 points and 5 rebounds against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The forward has a good size who knows how to use his physicality effectively. The only thing where he lacks is experience in the NBA. With more experience and minutes, he is a player who can help the Bucks make another championship run in the near future.

Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s height

Thanasis Antetokounmpo is listed at 6 feet 7 inches or 2.01 meters. He weighs around 219 lb or 99 kg. He has a 7 feet long wingspan, and only two players of his height or shorter than him have touched that mark.

He is also part of Greece’s squad in the ongoing FIBA World Cup in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan. He also represented his country at the FIBA World Cup qualifications in 2019.

FAQs

A. Yes, he plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. He won a championship, along with his brother Giannis in 2021.  

A. Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo are the two Greek-Nigerian brothers who play in the NBA. They both represent the same team, Milwaukee Bucks, and also won a championship together.  

A. Yes, Thanasis Antetokounmpo is the oldest of the three brothers.

A. In 2014, Thanasis Antetokounmpo was selected 51st overall by the New York Knicks.  

A. In August 2023, Thanasis signed a veteran minimum deal with the Bucks and is set to earn just over $2.3 million in the 2023/24 NBA season.

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