Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Greek basketball player
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May 8 2024 | It was announced that Antetokounmpo would require surgery after suffering a torn Achilles tendon. |
February 10 2024 | A clip of Thanasis performing a 'Shammgod' move went viral during a game against the Charlotte Hornets. |
2023 | Antetokounmpo was part of the Greek team at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, where he averaged 3.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. |
2023 | While representing Greece at the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, he averaged 9.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. |
July 28 2023 | Antetokounmpo re-signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. |
April 1 2023 | The NBA suspended Antetokounmpo for one game without pay due to the altercation with Blake Griffin. |
March 30 2023 | Antetokounmpo was ejected from a game against the Boston Celtics after headbutting Blake Griffin during a 140–99 loss. |
2022 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo played with Greece at the 2022 FIBA EuroBasket, averaging 3.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. |
April 10 2022 | Thanasis recorded a career-high 27 points, alongside five rebounds, two assists, and a block in a 133–115 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. |
2021 | Won the NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks. |
2021 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo won the NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks. |
2021 | The Milwaukee Bucks won the 2021 NBA Finals, with Giannis Antetokounmpo being awarded the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. |
August 13 2021 | Antetokounmpo re-signed with the Milwaukee Bucks on a two-year deal. |
2019 | Won his second consecutive Greek League championship with Panathinaikos. |
2019 | At the main 2019 FIBA World Cup tournament, he contributed 6.0 points and 1.4 rebounds per game to Greece's national team. |
2019 | During the 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, Antetokounmpo averaged 8.8 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. |
July 16 2019 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, reuniting with his brother Giannis. |
June 14 2019 | Antetokounmpo was crowned the Greek Basket League's champion for the 2018–19 season with Panathinaikos, marking his second consecutive title after sweeping Promitheas in the finals. |
February 17 2019 | Antetokounmpo won the Greek Cup's 2019 Grand Final as Panathinaikos defeated PAOK, with a score of 79–73, in Heraklion Indoor Sports Arena, Crete. |
2018 | Won his first Greek League championship with Panathinaikos. |
2018 | He was named the Greek League's Most Spectacular Player for the 2017–18 season. |
2018 | Antetokounmpo was named the MVP of the 2018 Greek All-Star Game. |
June 2018 | Antetokounmpo won the championship of the Greek League 2017–18 season with Panathinaikos, defeating Olympiacos in the finals after a five-game series. |
2017 | Antetokounmpo was awarded the Gigantes del Basket 'Top 5 Trophy' as the Liga ACB 'Most Spectacular Player of the Year'. |
2017 | Antetokounmpo represented Greece at the 2017 FIBA EuroBasket competition, where he averaged 6.1 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. |
July 11 2017 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo returned to Greece and signed a two-year deal with Panathinaikos, a top team in the EuroLeague. |
2016 | Began representing the Greek national basketball team internationally. |
2016 | He was selected to Greece's 12-man roster for the 2016 Turin FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament and played in the tournament, averaging 7.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. |
2016 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo began representing the Greek national basketball team. |
August 8 2016 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed with MoraBanc Andorra of the Liga ACB. |
May 3 2016 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo was named in the preliminary list for the senior men's Nigerian national team training camp for the 2016 Rio Olympics but declined the offer to play for the senior men's Greek national team. |
February 9 2016 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo returned to Westchester following the non-renewal of his contract. |
February 8 2016 | New York decided not to renew Thanasis Antetokounmpo's contract. |
January 29 2016 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks, marking the beginning of his professional NBA career. He made his debut later that same night against the Phoenix Suns, scoring two points in two minutes of play. |
2015 | Later in October, he returned to the Westchester Knicks. |
October 23 2015 | Antetokounmpo was waived by the New York Knicks after appearing in three preseason games. |
August 7 2015 | He signed with the New York Knicks. |
July 2015 | Antetokounmpo re-joined the New York Knicks for the 2015 NBA Summer League. |
April 22 2015 | He was named to the 2015 NBA D-League All-Defensive second team. |
November 3 2014 | Antetokounmpo was acquired by the Westchester Knicks. |
June 26 2014 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo was selected with the 51st overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. |
May 2014 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo was named to the 2014 NBA D-League All-Defensive third team. |
2013 | Antetokounmpo was selected by the coaches to play in the 2013 Greek All-Star Game as a special participant and competed in the slam dunk contest, despite not being an all-star. |
November 23 2013 | In his D-League debut, Thanasis Antetokounmpo recorded 14 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in a 117–106 loss to the Canton Charge. |
November 1 2013 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo was selected by the Delaware 87ers with the ninth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Development League Draft. |
October 19 2013 | In a round 2 game against Ermis Lagkada, he recorded 15 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal in Filathlitikos's 76–69 win. |
June 17 2013 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo withdrew from the 2013 NBA draft on the day of the withdrawal deadline. |
May 9 2013 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo officially gained Greek citizenship, with the legal spelling of his last name being recognized as Antetokounmpo. |
2011 | Thanasis Antetokounmpo began his professional career with Filathlitikos in the Greek 3rd Division after playing with the club in the Greek minor leagues. |
2010 | Started playing with the senior men's team of Filathlitikos in the semi-professional Greek fourth division. |
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