Career Timeline of Thanasis Antetokounmpo: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Thanasis Antetokounmpo built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Thanasis Antetokounmpo is a Nigerian-Greek professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He also represents the Greek national team internationally since 2016. He is known for his athleticism and energy on the court, contributing as a role player for his team.

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2008: Youth Club Basketball with Filathlitikos

In 2008, Thanasis Antetokounmpo started playing youth club basketball with the junior teams of Filathlitikos.

2010: Played with Filathlitikos senior team

In 2010, Thanasis Antetokounmpo played with the senior men's team of Filathlitikos in the semi-professional Greek fourth division.

2011: Began Professional Career with Filathlitikos

In 2011, Thanasis Antetokounmpo began his professional career with Filathlitikos in the Greek 3rd Division.

2012: Played in Greek 2nd Division

In 2012, Thanasis Antetokounmpo played in the Greek 2nd Division season with Filathlitikos, averaging 12.2 points per game.

June 17, 2013: Withdrew from NBA Draft

On June 17, 2013, Thanasis Antetokounmpo withdrew from the NBA draft, along with 17 other players. He had initially entered the draft with his younger brother Giannis.

November 1, 2013: Selected by Delaware 87ers

On November 1, 2013, Thanasis Antetokounmpo was selected by the Delaware 87ers with the ninth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Development League Draft.

November 23, 2013: D-League Debut

On November 23, 2013, Thanasis Antetokounmpo made his D-League debut, recording 14 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in a loss to the Canton Charge.

2013: NBA Development League Season

During the 2013-14 NBA Development League season, Thanasis Antetokounmpo averaged 12.0 points.

2013: Greek All-Star Game Selection

In 2013, Thanasis Antetokounmpo was selected to participate in the Greek All-Star Game as a special participant and competed in the slam dunk contest.

June 26, 2014: Drafted by New York Knicks

On June 26, 2014, Thanasis Antetokounmpo was selected with the 51st overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the New York Knicks.

November 3, 2014: Acquired by Westchester Knicks

On November 3, 2014, Thanasis Antetokounmpo was acquired by the Westchester Knicks.

2014: NBA D-League Slam Dunk Contest

In 2014, Thanasis Antetokounmpo competed at the NBA D-League Slam Dunk Contest.

July 2015: Re-joined New York Knicks for NBA Summer League

In July 2015, Thanasis Antetokounmpo re-joined the New York Knicks for the 2015 NBA Summer League, averaging 6.4 points.

August 7, 2015: Signed with New York Knicks

On August 7, 2015, Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed with the New York Knicks.

January 29, 2016: NBA Debut

On January 29, 2016, Thanasis Antetokounmpo made his NBA debut with the New York Knicks, scoring two points.

February 8, 2016: Contract Not Renewed by Knicks

On February 8, 2016, the New York Knicks decided not to renew Thanasis Antetokounmpo's contract.

May 3, 2016: Named in Nigerian National Team Training Camp List

On May 3, 2016, Thanasis Antetokounmpo was named in the senior men's Nigerian national team training camp preliminary list for the 2016 Rio Olympics, but he declined, choosing to play with the Greek national team.

August 8, 2016: Signed with MoraBanc Andorra

On August 8, 2016, Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed with MoraBanc Andorra of the Liga ACB.

2016: Joined Greek National Team

In 2016, Thanasis Antetokounmpo began representing the Greek national basketball team in international competitions.

July 11, 2017: Signed with Panathinaikos

On July 11, 2017, Thanasis Antetokounmpo returned to Greece and signed a two-year deal with Panathinaikos.

2017: Represented Greece at FIBA EuroBasket

In 2017, Thanasis Antetokounmpo represented Greece at the FIBA EuroBasket competition, averaging 6.1 points per game.

June 2018: Won Greek League Championship with Panathinaikos

In June 2018, Thanasis Antetokounmpo won the Greek League championship with Panathinaikos and was named the Greek League's Most Spectacular Player of the 2017–18 season.

2018: Greek League Championship with Panathinaikos

In 2018, Thanasis Antetokounmpo won a Greek League championship with Panathinaikos.

2018: Greek League Championship

In 2018, Thanasis Antetokounmpo won the Greek League Championship with Panathinaikos.

February 17, 2019: Won Greek Cup's Grand Final

On February 17, 2019, Thanasis Antetokounmpo won the Greek Cup's 2019 Grand Final after Panathinaikos defeated PAOK.

June 14, 2019: Won Greek Basket League Championship

On June 14, 2019, Thanasis Antetokounmpo won the Greek Basket League's 2018–19 season championship with Panathinaikos, for a second year in a row.

July 16, 2019: Signed with Milwaukee Bucks

On July 16, 2019, Thanasis Antetokounmpo signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, reuniting with his brother Giannis.

2019: Participated in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

In 2019, Thanasis Antetokounmpo participated in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, averaging 8.8 points per game.

2019: Second Greek League Championship

In 2019, Thanasis Antetokounmpo secured his second consecutive Greek League championship with Panathinaikos.

August 13, 2021: Re-signed with the Bucks

On August 13, 2021, Thanasis Antetokounmpo re-signed with the Milwaukee Bucks on a two-year deal.

2021: NBA Championship with the Bucks

In 2021, Thanasis Antetokounmpo won the NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.

2021: Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Finals

In 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks won the NBA Finals, with Giannis Antetokounmpo winning the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award.

2022: Played at FIBA EuroBasket

In 2022, Thanasis Antetokounmpo played with Greece at the FIBA EuroBasket, where he averaged 3.0 points per game.

July 28, 2023: Re-signed with the Milwaukee Bucks

On July 28, 2023, Thanasis Antetokounmpo re-signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

2023: Represented Greece in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

In 2023, Thanasis Antetokounmpo represented Greece at the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, averaging 9.5 points per game, and played at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

February 10, 2024: "Shammgod" move goes viral

On February 10, 2024, a clip of Thanasis Antetokounmpo performing a "Shammgod" move went viral on social media during a game against the Charlotte Hornets.