Alex Antetokounmpo facts for kids
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Antetokounmpo in the 2022 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge
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| No. 29 – Wisconsin Herd | |
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| 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 | NBA G League |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2021 | UCAM Murcia |
| 2020–2021 | →UCAM Murcia B |
| 2021–2022 | Raptors 905 |
| 2022–present | Wisconsin Herd |
Alexandros Emeka Antetokounmpo (/ˌɑːntɛtəˈkuːmpoʊ/ ahn-TET-ə-KOOM-poh; Greek: Αλέξανδρος Εμέκα "Άλεξ" Αντετοκούνμπο, IPA: [aˈleksanðros ˈaleks a(n)detoˈkumbo]; born Adetokunbo 27 August 2001) is a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He is the youngest brother of basketball players Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas.
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Early life
Antetokounmpo was born in Sepolia, a neighbourhood in Athens, Greece. He is the son of Nigerian parents, Veronica and Charles Antetokounmpo. He has a Nigerian passport, which was granted to him in June 2013, so that he could gain a visa, and be allowed to legally enter into the United States. He received the Greek citizenship in September 2021, alongside his mother. He started playing basketball at age nine, and in sixth grade, moved with his family to Milwaukee, where his older brother Giannis was playing his rookie season for the Wisconsin Herd of the (NBA G League) National Basketball Association. He attended St. Monica School in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin and initially did not speak English.
High school career
Antetokounmpo played basketball for Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay for four years. As a freshman, he averaged 2.9 points per game, and grew about 12 cm (five inches) to 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) by the time he was a sophomore. Antetokounmpo was a two-time all-state selection and averaged 20 points and seven rebounds per game as a senior. He received scholarship offers from DePaul, Ohio and Green Bay. On 9 May 2020, Antetokounmpo announced that he would play in Europe after graduating from high school, rather than playing college basketball. He was considered a three-star recruit by major recruiting services.
Professional career
UCAM Murcia (2020–2021)
On 22 June 2020, Antetokounmpo signed a three-year contract with UCAM Murcia of the Liga ACB. On 18 October, he made his debut for the club's reserve team in the Liga EBA, recording 28 points and six rebounds, shooting 6-of-9 from three-point range, in an 83–69 win over SCD Carolinas.
Raptors 905 (2021–2022)
After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Antetokounmpo joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2021 NBA Summer League. The Sacramento Kings then proceeded to win the 2021 NBA Summer League. On 14 October 2021, Antetokounmpo was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract by the Toronto Raptors. However, he was waived the following day to join the Raptors 905 as an affiliate player.
Wisconsin Herd (2022–present)
On November 3, 2022, Antetokounmpo was named to the opening night roster for the Wisconsin Herd in the NBA G League.
On August 31, 2023, Antetokounmpo signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, but was waived the same day. On October 30, 2023, it was announced that he was added to the Herd's 2023-24 training camp roster. On November 10, 2023, Antetokounmpo was named to the opening night roster for the Wisconsin Herd.
Personal life
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Three of his older brothers, Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas, play basketball professionally, and all three have won NBA championships. Giannis was named NBA Most Valuable Player in both 2019 and 2020. Thanasis and Giannis both won the NBA championship in 2021 playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, with Giannis being named as Finals MVP. Kostas last played for the Chicago Bulls & won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Antetokounmpo's father and his oldest brother, Francis, played football in Nigeria. His mother was a high jumper. In September 2021, Alex along with his mother were granted honorary Greek citizenship from the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Alex, along with hockey player Filip Forsberg and three of his older brothers, Giannis, Thanasis and Kostas, were announced as joining the Nashville SC ownership group in the MLS.
See also
In Spanish: Alex Antetokounmpo para niños
