EuroBasket Broadcasters Call Out Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s Position With Bucks As Giannis Faces Trouble

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s younger brother, Thanasis, is reportedly set to return to the Milwaukee Bucks after having signed a guaranteed one-year, $2.9 million contract with the franchise. Thanasis believed that Doc Rivers and co used Greece’s tournament-opener against Italy as his audition to return to the Bucks, stating that “they were excited because I was playing defense”. While it remains to be seen how well the player will adjust following his injury, media sites like ‘Basketball Forever’ have highlighted excitement for the event by using terms like ‘Fan Favorite’. Two commentators recently determined a reason for this moniker.

Team Greece is currently facing off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the ongoing EuroBasket 2025 series. During the matchup, Thanasis drew a foul in his favor while defending. As the whistle blew, the cheers erupted from the crowd. The commentators themselves noted that “Thanasis is getting the crowd riled up”. Another commentator noted, “That is what he does. Mostly known for the Bucks, and so now he spurs on his teammates. Sticking his face in there. True”.

EuroBasket commentator is saying Thanasis works as cheerleader for his teammates, mentions Bucks as well. #EuroBasket #giannisantetokounmpo #thanasisantetokounmpo pic.twitter.com/LkHwu3i4HW

— Debkinkar Maity (@maity7deb) September 2, 2025

This is a developing story.

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