After Stinging Nepotism Reality Check, Giannis Antetokounmpo?s Brother Thanasis Gets Left Without an NBA Career by Rash Critics

The Milwaukee Bucks were the first side to claim a spot in this season’s playoffs. Adding to the mirth of the Bucks’ supporters, their icon Giannis Antetokounmpo has been running the race for this year’s MVP award. However, things have not been this harmonious for Giannis’ brother and teammate Thanasis Antetokounmpo. Thanasis has been struggling to put out a deciding performance this season. Throwing things out of kilter for the elder Antetokounmpo, critics have now given another merciless blow to the Bucks player.

After head butting Celtics’ Blake Griffin on the court, Thanasis Antetokounmpo got suspended from a game. While the negative impact of his conduct is yet to subside, Thanasis’ critics have recently showed up with an even harsher critique of the Bucks forward.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother gets a stringent reality check

Giannis Antetokounmpo is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of this generation. The Bucks centerpiece has led the franchise to their first NBA title in 50 years in 2021. Moreover, the superstar has won two MVP awards and is now on the run for a third. However, his elder brother has never been able to live up to Giannis’ reputation. For quite some time, critics have put Thanasis in dubious light on the back of his lackluster displays. Now some critics have pointed out that Thanasis is on an NBA roster only because of nepotism.

Fans have already accused the Milwaukee-based franchise of keeping Thanasis Antetokounmpo just to appease his mighty younger brother. According to The NBA Central’s recent tweet, three key personnel from the NBA have said that Thanasis would not be on an NBA roster without his brother’s assistance. ?Hey, we know what that?s all about. It?s all about appeasing Giannis. But to answer your question, no,” replied an NBA general manager to the question of whether Thanasis would be on an NBA roster without Giannis’ assistance. An NBA scout and a player personnel have also said that Thanasis won’t even have an NBA career without his younger brother’s support.

Crucial days for the Antetokounmpo brothers and the Bucks

A week from now, the much awaited playoffs will commence. As far as the Bucks are concerned, they have had a stylish campaign. In the East, the 2021 NBA champions have comfortably been seated as the first seed for quite some time. Despite their thoroughly dominant campaign, the Bucks got totally outplayed by Celtics in their last meeting. The Celtics ripped the Milwaukee side apart with a 140-99 win.

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Apart from the mighty Celtics, the 76ers led by the ace displays of Joel Embiid will also pose a severe threat to the Bucks. Moreover, the mighty Western sides have also raised their game, eyeing playoff glory. Given the flamboyant campaign, fans will be expecting Giannis to seize the championship ring again. The crucial challenge for the Bucks in forthcoming days will be to overcome the pressure and continue to deliver consistently.

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