Thanasis Antetokounmpo, brother of Bucks’ star Giannis Antetokounmpo, is a frequent target of internet trolls. Oftentimes, the forward has been ridiculed as fans cite nepotism as the reason he is still a player in the NBA. However, that doesn’t detour him from being his best self on the floor. Giannis is his brother’s number 1 supporter and has always been there to silence haters on his behalf to help him play the game without the noise.

The same happened today as Giannis took to his Instagram to share something. With this one move, the center has managed to provide the best answer to anyone who still doubts his brother’s skills.

Giannis Antetokounmpo says ‘shush’ to the naysayers

Rather than Thanasis’s on-court flopping or funny meme, a page put together a highlight reel of his best moments on the hardwood. The Greek Freak quickly reposted it on his story, with two simple shushing emojis, silencing the haters once and for all. In the reel, Thanasis is seen dunking, blocking shots, and being extremely effective on the floor.

This is not the only way Giannis has responded to haters today. Earlier, he made a tribute to his dear brother, who gave it all for him, a special dedication in line with the upcoming 2024 All-Star games.

An Instagram post revealed the center’s appreciation for his older brother sharing, “Giannis’ “All-Star” Nike Zoom Freak 5s are dedicated to his brother Thanasis.” While the gesture in itself may be sweet, the reason behind this is heart-breaking.

On the shoe, one will find the words, “Thanasis, thanks for sharing.” This is a callback to the time the brother spent training in Greece. Owing to their family situation, the two had to share the same pair of shoes, taking turns wearing them during practice sessions and later in games.

Times have changed, and they can afford anything they’d like right now. Still, Giannis has not forgotten the sacrifices his older brother made to make his dream come true. In the midst of all this, Thanasis remains rest assured in his talents, not bothered by all the noise.

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In an interview with Donatas Urbonas of Basket News, Thanasis expressed that only the truth has the power to affect him. He added that he is not bothered by individuals suggesting that his presence in the NBA is solely due to his relation to Giannis. “Everybody has their opinion, but the only time it hurts you is when it’s true,” Thanasis said.

He further added, “If it’s true, it hurts you, but at the same time, if you know my journey. … Bro, I didn’t have what to eat. Who cares about an article? I didn’t have anything to eat. I’m a son of immigrants.”

In the end, in something that almost seems straight out of a movie, the sons of struggling immigrants are now completely reaping the benefits of the American Dream. 

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