Alex Antetokounmpo is a professional basketball player who has gained attention for being the younger brother of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While not as well-known as his older brother‚ Alex has shown promise in his own basketball career. Here are some key stats and information about Alex Antetokounmpo⁚
Personal Information
- Full Name⁚ Alexandros Emeka Antetokounmpo
- Date of Birth⁚ August 27‚ 2001
- Birthplace⁚ Athens‚ Greece
- Nationality⁚ Greek-Nigerian
- Height⁚ 6’8″ (203cm)
- Weight⁚ 214 lbs (97kg)
- Position⁚ Forward
Career Overview
Alex Antetokounmpo began his basketball journey playing for Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay‚ Wisconsin. He gradually improved his skills and caught the attention of scouts. Despite going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft‚ he later joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2021 NBA Summer League.
Antetokounmpo also had the opportunity to play in the NBA G League. He joined the Wisconsin Herd and played in a total of 18 games during the 2023-24 season.
Stats
Here are Alex Antetokounmpo’s stats from the G League⁚
- Average Points per Game⁚ 5.9
- Average Rebounds per Game⁚ 3.4
- Average Assists per Game⁚ 0.7
- Average Steals per Game⁚ 0.3
- Average Blocks per Game⁚ 0.1
- Average Turnovers per Game⁚ 0.7
- Average Minutes per Game⁚ 7.8
It’s worth noting that these stats represent Alex Antetokounmpo’s performance in the G League and may not be indicative of his potential in the NBA or other leagues he may compete in.
Future Prospects
As a young player with potential‚ Alex Antetokounmpo’s basketball journey is still unfolding. While he may not currently have the same level of fame as his brother Giannis‚ he has shown enough promise to attract attention from scouts and NBA teams.
With time and further development of his skills‚ Alex Antetokounmpo has the potential to make a name for himself and follow in the footsteps of his successful older brothers. Fans and basketball enthusiasts will be keen to see how his career progresses in the coming years.
