Bucks sign Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannis’ brother

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo.

“Thanasis is a young player with great experience at the top level overseas,” said Bucks GM Jon Horst. “He brings toughness, athleticism, character and a high IQ. We are thrilled to have him join the Bucks.”

The older brother of Bucks star and NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis averaged 4.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 55 games last season with Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League.

Prior to that, he played one season with Andorra of Spain’s Liga ACB where he averaged 7.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in 34 games.

Antetokounmpo was initially drafted by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2014 NBA draft. The 6-foot-7-footer played with the Westchester Knicks, New York’s G League, for two seasons, averaging 10 points and 4.3 rebounds in his final season.

He appeared in three preseason games with the Knicks, who then brought him back on a 10-day contract after releasing him before the 2015-16 season started.