Alex Antetokounmpo facts for kids
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Antetokounmpo in the 2022 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge
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| No. 29 – PAOK Thessaloniki | |
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| Small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 27 August 2001 Athens, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek / Nigerian |
| High school | Dominican (Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin) |
| Listed height | 203 cm |
| Listed weight | 97 kg |
| Career information | |
| NBA Draft | 2021 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2020–present |
| League | Greek Basketball League FIBA Europe Cup |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2021 | UCAM Murcia |
| 2020–2021 | →UCAM Murcia B |
| 2021–2022 | Raptors 905 |
| 2022–2024 | Wisconsin Herd |
| 2024 | M Basket Mažeikiai |
| 2024 | Podgorica |
| 2024–present | PAOK Thessaloniki |
Alexandros Emeka "Alex" Antetokounmpo (born August 27, 2001) is a professional basketball player from Greece. He plays for PAOK in the Greek Basketball League and the FIBA Europe Cup. Alex is the youngest brother of famous basketball players Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas.
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Early Life and Basketball Start
Alex Antetokounmpo was born in Sepolia, a neighborhood in Athens, Greece. His parents, Veronica and Charles, were from Nigeria. He received a Nigerian passport in 2013, which helped him travel to the United States. In September 2021, he and his mother also became Greek citizens.
Alex started playing basketball when he was nine years old. In sixth grade, his family moved to Cudahy, Wisconsin, in the United States. This was close to where his older brother Giannis was getting ready to play for the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before high school, Alex moved to River Hills, Wisconsin. He then went to Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.
High School Basketball Career
Alex played basketball for Dominican High School for four years. In his first year, he scored about 2.9 points per game. By his second year, he had grown taller, reaching about 203 centimeters (6 feet 8 inches).
Alex was chosen as an all-state player twice. In his senior year, he averaged 20 points and seven rebounds per game. He received offers to play college basketball from schools like DePaul and Ohio. However, on May 9, 2020, Alex decided he would play basketball in Europe after high school instead of going to college in the U.S.
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for UCAM Murcia (2020–2021)
On June 22, 2020, Alex signed a three-year contract with UCAM Murcia, a team in Spain's Liga ACB. On October 18, he played his first game for the team's reserve squad in the Liga EBA. He scored 28 points and grabbed six rebounds, making six out of nine three-point shots. His team won the game 83–69.
Time with Raptors 905 (2021–2022)
Alex was not chosen in the 2021 NBA draft. After the draft, he joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2021 NBA Summer League. The Kings went on to win the Summer League that year.
On October 14, 2021, Alex signed a special contract with the Toronto Raptors. However, he was released the next day. This allowed him to join the Raptors 905, which is a team connected to the Raptors in the NBA G League.
Playing for Wisconsin Herd (2022–2024)
On November 3, 2022, Alex was named to the opening night roster for the Wisconsin Herd. This team also plays in the NBA G League.
On August 31, 2023, Alex signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. But he was released the same day. On October 30, he rejoined the Wisconsin Herd. He played with the Herd until February 8, 2024, when he was released again.
M Basket-Delamode Mažeikiai (2024)
On February 13, 2024, Alex signed with M Basket-Delamode Mažeikiai. This team plays in the Lithuanian Basketball League.
Podgorica (2024)
In August 2024, Alex signed with Podgorica. This team plays in the Prva A Liga and the ABA League 2. He played in five games for them.
PAOK BC (2024-Present)
On October 22, 2024, Alex signed with PAOK BC. This team is part of the Greek Basketball League.
Family and Personal Life
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Alex comes from a very athletic family. Three of his older brothers are also professional basketball players: Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas. All three of them have won NBA championships.
- Giannis was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in both 2019 and 2020.
- Thanasis and Giannis both won the NBA championship in 2021 playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis was also named the Finals MVP that year.
- Kostas won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. He last played for the Chicago Bulls.
Alex's father and his oldest brother, Francis, played soccer in Nigeria. His mother was a high jumper. In September 2021, Alex and his mother were given honorary Greek citizenship by the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Alex, along with hockey player Filip Forsberg and his three older brothers, Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas, joined the ownership group of Nashville SC. This is a soccer team in the MLS.
See also
In Spanish: Alex Antetokounmpo para niños
