It was a historic moment for the Milwaukee Bucks as they welcomed a third Antetokounmpo brother to their NBA roster. Alex Antetokounmpo, the 24-year-old sibling of superstar Giannis and Thanasis, made his debut in Tuesday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks and scored his first points in the league. Sports Illustrated reported that Alex, the youngest of the Antetokounmpo brothers, made his mark in the history books by hitting three free throws in his first game.
He had signed a two-way contract with the Bucks earlier this season, and his brothers couldn't have been more proud of him. Despite Giannis being sidelined due to an injury, he was present in the arena and made sure to get the game ball for Alex after the game ended. Even though he was in street clothes on the sideline, Giannis couldn't resist walking onto the court to retrieve the ball for his brother, who now had a special memento to remember this moment by.
Bucks head coach Doc Rivers shared his excitement about this family milestone, stating, "It's really cool. Giannis told me his hands were sweating. I thought that was hilarious...
Giannis grabbed my hands and said, 'My hands are sweating. I'm so nervous right now for my brother.' To see him make the free throws and play - listen, three family members in the NBA, that's a pretty cool moment for him." The Bucks went on to defeat the Mavericks with a score of 123 to 99, but the real victory for the Antetokounmpo brothers was making history together on the court. It's worth noting that this NBA season has seen a few remarkable family achievements.
Last season, Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and his son, Bronny, became the first father-and-son duo to play on the same team. And just last month, they made history again as the first father-son tandem to record an assist in a game. The Golden State Warriors also made headlines when they signed Seth Curry, brother of sharpshooter Stephen Curry.
The two join the Antetokounmpo brothers in the exclusive club of having siblings on the same active roster. It's heartwarming to see these families making their mark in the NBA together. As fans, we can only imagine the pride and joy these players feel in sharing these unforgettable moments with their loved ones.