Thanasis Antetokounmpo signs contract with Greek club team

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Thanasis Antetokounmpo signs contract with Greek club team

JR Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Tue, Sep 1, 2026 ·

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Thanasis Antetokounmpo , who's been with the Milwaukee Bucks since 2019 alongside younger brother Giannis , has signed with Aris BC , a Greek basketball club with a long history and 10 Greek championships.

The 34-year-old agreed to a two-year contract with a club option for the third year.

Thanasis, a regular contributor to the Greek national team (including right now as it tries to qualify for the 2027 FIBA World Cup), played in 232 career NBA games, all but two with the Bucks.

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Family is Giannis Antetokounmpo's world: Best of former Bucks star with his wife, brothers, kids over the years

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo poses with his wife, Mariah, mom, Veronica, and children after he was recognized for being named an NBA All-Star for the 10th straight season on Feb 6, 2026.

Scroll through this gallery for a collection of photos of Giannis with his family over the years.

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Antetokounmpo brothers: Thanasis Antetokounmpo, from left, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kostas Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo attend the "Rise" press junket at The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles, California on June 21, 2022. A movie on Disney+ was made about Giannis and the family.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo kisses his wife, Mariah, before their home opener against the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The two were married in late August in Greece.
(Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Feb 15, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Team World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks poses with his children Liam Antetokounmpo and Maverick Shai Antetokounmpo on the red carpet before the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Imagn Images)

Feb 13, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family arrives on the green carpet prior to an NBA Celebrity All-Star basketball game at Kia Forum. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
(William Liang, Imagn Images)

Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates with his young son Liam after the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA championship on July 21, 2021, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY Sports)

Feb 15, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Team World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks walks with his children Liam Antetokounmpo and Maverick Shai Antetokounmpo on the red carpet before the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
(Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Imagn Images)

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; eam World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on in-between games during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Imagn Images)

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) Vero-Charles Adetokunbo and Giannis Antetokounmpo are seen during NBA x HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T as part of the 2022 All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 19, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)

Feb 6, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up with his son Maverick, age 4, before game against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
(Benny Sieu, Imagn Images)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) show off their championship rings during Milwaukee Bucks ring ceremony before the season opener against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.
(Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo and his girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger arrive for the 2019 NBA Awards at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by LISA O'CONNOR / AFP via Getty Images)
(LISA O'CONNOR, AFP via Getty Images)

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 22: (L-R) Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mariah Riddlesprigger, and family attend the world premiere of Rise at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California on June 22, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
(Jesse Grant, Getty Images for Disney)

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) Mariah Riddlesprigger, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Liam Charles Antetokounmpo are seen during NBA x HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T as part of the 2022 All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 19, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks talks with his sons, Liam and Maverick, between games during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Imagn Images)

Feb 13, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, and his mother arrives on the green carpet prior to an NBA Celebrity All-Star basketball game at Kia Forum. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
(William Liang, Imagn Images)

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo holds his son Liam Charles Antetokounmpo during the Milwaukee Bucks 2021 NBA Championship Victory Parade and Rally in the Deer District of Fiserv Forum on July 22, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 20: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks holds his son Liam Charles Antetokounmpo after defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game Six to win the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 20, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
(Justin Casterline, Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) Alex Antetokounmpo, Vero-Charles Adetokunbo, Mariah Riddlesprigger, Maverick Shai Antetokounmpo, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Liam Charles Antetokounmpo, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo are seen during NBA x HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T as part of the 2022 All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 19, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) plays around with his kids before his game against the Indiana Pacers Friday, February 6, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo holds his son, Maverick Shai, while being honored for his career accomplishments before their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 19: (L-R) Alex Antetokounmpo, Vero-Charles Adetokunbo, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Thanasis Antetokounmpo are seen during NBA x HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T as part of the 2022 All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 19, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
(Arturo Holmes, Getty Images)

Greece's Giannis Antetokoumpo reacts with his sons Liam and Maverick as he celebrates Team Greece beating Croatia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 7, 2024.
(ARIS MESSINIS, Getty Images)

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his longtime partner Mariah Riddlesprigger at the Milwaukee Diaper Mission on Sept. 11, 2023.
(Hannah Kirby / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Feb 15, 2018; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is presented with his All Star jersey by his mother Veronica Antetokounmpo prior to the game against the Denver Nuggets at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
(Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports)

Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo holds his son, Liam, who isn’t quite sure what to make of the team’s mascot Bango at the inter-squad scrimmage on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Fiserv Forum.
(Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Giannis Antetokounmpo teamed up with two of his brothers during NBA All-Star Weekend in 2022. Giannis Antetokounmpo, from left, was joined by Alex Antetokounmpo and Thanasis Antetokounmpo for the Skills Challenge at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio. The brothers finished third in the three-team competition, won by a Cleveland trio.
(Kyle Terada / USA TODAY Sports)

Brothers Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, forward Alex Antetokounmpo (29) and forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) are shown after their game Friday, April 3, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 133-101.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43), forward Alex Antetokounmpo (29), and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) are seen after their game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo shares a nice moment with son, Liam, before a game against the Orlando Magic on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Liam is the oldest of three for Giannis and Mariah Antetokounmpo.
(Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo address 200 people at their fundraising gala in New York for the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation (CAFF). The foundation is named in honor of the Antetokounmpos' late father.
(Andrew Vick / Vick Photography)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kostas Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo posetogether after their game on Dec. 19, 2019, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
(TANNEN MAURY, European Press Agency)

Sep 27, 2021; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) pose for pictures during Media Day at the Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
(Benny Sieu, USA TODAY Sports)

Thanasis, Giannis and Alex Antetokounmpo pose on the red carpet prior to the 2023 NBA celebrity all-star game in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 17, 2023. The brothers were coaches for Dwyane Wade's team.
(Jim Owczarski / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (right), his mother Veronica Antetokounmpo and his brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks, pose with the NBA championship trophy and NBA Finals MVP award at the International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens on Aug. 1, 2021. The Antetokounmpos were celebrating in Greece after the title.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo lets his son Liam in on the game action following a scrimmage on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Fiserv Forum.
(Angela Peterson / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Giannis Antetokounmpo (left) and Thanasis Antetokounmpo (right) interact as President Joe Biden welcomes the Milwaukee Bucks to the South Lawn of the White House on Nov. 8, 2021 to honor the team for its NBA championship earlier that summer.
(Scott Taetsch / USA TODAY Sports)

Giannis Antetokounmpo and his partner Mariah Riddlesprigger are with their sons, Liam Antetokounmpo and Maverick Antetokounmpo as part of the Milwaukee Diaper Mission to hand out 40,000 diapers to those in need Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at Hayat Pharmacy in Milwaukee.
(Ebony Cox / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Jan 8, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) talks to his brother forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
(Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports)

Jul 14, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) hugs brother Thanasis Antetokounmpo against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)

February 19, 2022; Cleveland, OH, USA; Team Antetokounmpo player Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks (34), Team Antetokounmpo player Alex Antetokounmpo of the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League (29), Team Antetokounmpo player Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks (43) during the Skills Challenge during the 2022 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Rocket Mortgage Field House. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports)

Mar 5, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrated with Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (R) against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
(Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports)

Apr 13, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and his brother Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo talks during a time out against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
(Michael McLoone, Imagn Images)

Brothers Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo walk to take a photo during the Milwaukee Bucks media day at the Sports Science Center in Milwaukee on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. They were teammates from 2019-24.
(Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

With his son Maverick by his side, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokoumpo gets emotional after Team Greece qualified for the the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 7, 2024.
(ARIS MESSINIS, Getty Images)

Giannis Antetokounmpo plays with his son Liam before the All-Star Game in 2021 with his partner Mariah Riddlesprigger looking on.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)

To celebrate the birth of Maverick Antetokounmpo and help Milwaukee-area families in need, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger are putting on a diaper drive in collaboration with the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, the premium baby brand Nuna and the Bucks.Giannis and Mariah hosted on a diaper drive in collaboration with the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, the Milwaukee Bucks and the premium baby brand Nuna.
(Submitted / Heather Nischke Birth Services)

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) play around before during their game against the Brooklyn Nets Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kostas Antetokounmpo (from left to right) talk after the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers on March 31, 2021 at STAPLES Center. It was the first time the three brothers played together in the NBA and second time ever a trio of brothers played in an NBA game.
(Provided by the Los Angeles Lakers)

Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, and wife Mariah announce a $1 million initiative to support Milwaukee nonprofits working on such issues as housing, food access and education. The initiative is funded by the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, GE HealthCare and GE HealthCare Foundation.
(Sarah Volpenhein / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Kostas Antetokounmpo, Alex Antetokounmpo, Veronica "Vera" Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Giannis Antetokounmpo with family attend the world premiere of Rise at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, on June 22, 2022.
(Jesse Grant, Getty Images for Disney)

He was a member of the Bucks' 2021 championship team, and he averaged 7.2 minutes per game over his six seasons in Milwaukee. That doesn't count the 2024-25 season, when he didn't play in the NBA as he battled an Achilles injury.

The popular, energetic hype man played alongside his brother in a variety of venues, like the NBA all-star skills competition. He often served as Giannis' advocate, most notably at the 2013 NBA Draft , and joined his brother on a number of business ventures. As he became more ingrained in the Milwaukee sports community, he launched his Thanalysis sports podcast.

More: Thanasis Antetokounmpo bids a classy farewell to Bucks and Milwaukee

Giannis, of course, will play his first season somewhere other than Milwaukee in 2026-27, the centerpiece of a franchise-altering trade to the Miami Heat.

Thanasis will team with another of his brothers, Kostas, who signed with Aris BC earlier in the season . Kostas attended Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay before pursuing a college and pro career. He played in five games for the Los Angeles Lakers team that won the 2020 NBA title.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Thanasis Antetokounmpo signs contract with Greek club team

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