The Milwaukee Bucks are in an interesting position as one of the smallest markets in the NBA. While the city of Milwaukee itself goes underappreciated and unrecognized by the national and international media, their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, is one of the most recognizable athletes in the entire world, much less in the NBA.

Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis, of course, is not the only basketball player in his family. His three brothers, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex, all play professional basketball in some capacity. Thanasis, of course, has been on the Bucks’ roster since 2019. Kostas Antetokounmpo plays for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and Euro League. Alex Antetokounmpo plays Mazeikiai in the Lithuanian Basketball League.

While Giannis and Thanasis were sent home early from the NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, Kostas’ Panathinaikos team has made it all the way to the Euro League’s Final Four.

Milwaukee Bucks Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Attended the Euro League Final Four with NBA Legend Scottie Pippen

Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis AntetokounmpoMar 26, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) puts up a shot against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Earlier today, Giannis went viral on social media as photos of him attending the Euro League Final Four were posted online. He was seen sitting next to six-time NBA Champion and Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen:

While Pippen has no vested interest in any of the remaining teams, Giannis was there to support his brother Kostas. As mentioned, the Panathinaikos club is one of the final four teams remaining in the tournament.

At the time of this writing, Panathinaikos leads Fenerbahçe by two at halftime. Former Wisconsin Badgers star Nigel Hayes-Davis plays for Fenerbahçe.

Milwaukee Bucks Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Safe From a Violent Outburst at the Euro League Final Four

Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis AntetokounmpoMar 24, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

According to a report by Aris Barkas of Euro Hoops, there was a violent confrontation between police and Fenerbahçe fans before the start of the game. Per the report:

“Several Turkish fans entered Uber Arena by force without tickets before the semifinal pitting Fenerbahce Beko against Panathinaikos Aktor.

“Police arriving at the scene locked down doors and made arrests, including some Panathinaikos fans.

“The Turkish fans were wearing black clothes and they managed to get into the arena, where they were confined in the police on the second floor.”

Barkas notes that the situation was resolved quickly and the arena allowed fans into the stadium after the arrests were made.

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