Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to his roots to play basketball with Greek youths

·

Greek-Nigerian basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has returned to his roots in Athens, Greece to play basketball with Greek youths.

In a post on Twitter, Giannis shared photos of himself teaching the children at the Antetokounbros Academy in Athens how to play basketball.

“Just like the good old days! A ball, a hoop and some sun,” Giannis wrote on his post.

The Antetokounbros Academy was founded by Giannis and his brothers Thanasis, Kostas and Alex “to provide children from vulnerable social groups with the opportunities they lacked when growing up, and let kids experience the power of sport to change lives.”

Giannis, who is one of the most recognised faces in the National Basketball Association (NBA), has been in Greece with his family for the off-season.

READ MORE: Giannis Antetokounmpo joined by his brothers on Greece’s EuroBasket team.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Archbishop Makarios urges action against child abuse on World Prevention Day

Archbishop Makarios called on communities to raise voices against child abuse, describing it as “a brutal violation of Christian values."

Bankruptcy report finds Jon Adgemis used company funds to sustain lavish lifestyle

Failed hospitality tycoon Jon Adgemis funded his luxury lifestyle with credit cards and money flowing through his collapsed pub empire.

Teen driver Aaron Papazoglu to seek bail after crash that killed pregnant woman

Nineteen-year-old Aaron Papazoglu, the driver accused of causing the crash that killed 33-year-old mother-to-be Samanvitha Dhareshwar.

Team Greece’s schedule confirmed for United Cup 2026 in Perth

The schedule for United Cup 2026 has been released ahead of group stage tickets going on sale Wednesday, November 19.

Patriarch John X reviews restoration of bombed St Elias Church in Damascus

Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East visited St Elias Church in Damascus’ Dweilaa district to assess restoration work.

You May Also Like

Stavros Niarchos Foundation to give $1 million aid to those affected by Ukraine war

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation has said will be provide $1 million in emergency relief grants to aid those affected by the Ukraine war.

Tony Popovic appointed Socceroos Head Coach

Tony Popovic has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Socceroos, stepping in after the unexpected resignation of Graham Arnold.

The Nelson-Parthenides family: Rising from the ashes of the Mallacoota bushfire

Paul Parthenides and his wife lost everything in the bushfire that swept through the Victorian town of Mallacoota.