1. Alexandros Emeka "Alex" Antetokounmpo was born on Adetokunbo; 27 August 2001 and is a Nigerian-Greek professional basketball player for PAOK of the Greek Basketball League.
17 Facts About Alex Antetokounmpo
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Alex Antetokounmpo is the youngest brother of basketball players Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas.
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Alex Antetokounmpo is the son of Nigerian parents, Veronica and Charles Antetokounmpo.
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Alex Antetokounmpo 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.
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Alex Antetokounmpo received the Greek citizenship in September 2021, alongside his mother.
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Alex Antetokounmpo started playing basketball at age nine, and in sixth grade, moved with his family to Cudahy, Wisconsin, near where his older brother Giannis was practicing for his rookie season for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association.
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Alex Antetokounmpo attended Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.
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Alex Antetokounmpo played basketball for Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay for four years.
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Alex Antetokounmpo was a two-time all-state selection and averaged 20 points and seven rebounds per game as a senior.
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Alex Antetokounmpo received scholarship offers from DePaul, Ohio and Green Bay.
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On 9 May 2020, Alex Antetokounmpo announced that he would play in Europe after graduating from high school, rather than playing college basketball.
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Alex Antetokounmpo was considered a three-star recruit by major recruiting services.
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On 22 June 2020, Alex Antetokounmpo signed a three-year contract with UCAM Murcia of the Liga ACB.
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On 14 October 2021, Alex Antetokounmpo was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract by the Toronto Raptors.
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On 3 November 2022, Alex Antetokounmpo was named to the opening night roster for the Wisconsin Herd in the NBA G League.
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On 31 August 2023, Alex Antetokounmpo signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, but was waived the same day and on 30 October, he rejoined Wisconsin.
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On 13 February 2024, Alex Antetokounmpo signed with M Basket-Delamode Mazeikiai of the Lithuanian Basketball League.