The Antetokounmpo brothers are exceptional basketball players who have won NBA championships, but they have also played soccer.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a star in the NBA, is adding another accomplishment to his résumé. The Milwaukee Bucks forward now owns a small portion of Nashville SC of the Major League Soccer. According to ESPN, minority shareholders include Giannis’ siblings Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex as well as Nashville Predators player Filip Forsberg.
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“Soccer is a global sport, and our newest owners once again reinforce our club’s commitment to being a global team,” John Ingram, Nashville SC owner said in a statement. “Filip and Giannis are not just amazing athletes — they are ambassadors for their respective sports, role models for millions and advocates in their hometowns and worldwide. We share a common belief that our teams not only play to the highest standards but also lift up their communities and help those who need it most.”
The Antetokounmpo brothers are exceptional basketball players who have won NBA championships, but they have also played soccer. The senior Antetokounmpo played soccer professionally in Germany and Nigeria. Francis, their brother, was a professional soccer player in Greece.
“I know he’ll be so proud of us today, that this is happening,” Thanasis said. “It’s not just the investment part of it. There’s a part of it that’s a legacy, that for us, it’s for generations to come that we’re part of this.”
