Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights family’s journey and impact in Milwaukee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed his family's significance to his story while highlighting their journey from Nigeria to Greece and then to Milwaukee. His family’s move came with support from the Milwaukee Bucks and the Greek government, addressing challenges they faced as undocumented immigrants. The Antetokounmpo family has been active in the Milwaukee community, with various family members involved in sports and philanthropy. Noteworthy contributions include the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, which focuses on humanitarian efforts.
- •Giannis' parents fled Nigeria in the early 1990s.
- •Two of Giannis' brothers, Thanasis and Alex, have played for the Bucks.
- •Kostas Antetokounmpo won an NBA title with the Lakers in 2020.
- •Veronica Antetokounmpo became a Greek citizen in 2021.
- •Giannis married Mariah Riddlesprigger in 2024; they have four children.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Giannis brought his family to Milwaukee and grew it here, too
"Giannis Antetokounmpo has always put family first; these are the members of his immediate family.
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