Giannis Antetokounmpo
Position: Guard/Forward
Height: 6-9
Weight: 210
Birthdate: 12/6/94
Team: Filathlitikos (Greece)
Birthplace: Athens, Greece
Years Pro: Rookie
Last name pronounced (YAHN-iss ahn-teh-toe-KUHN-poe). An early entry candidate for the 2013 NBA Draft.
Career Highlights: Currently playing for Filathlitikos in Greec's second division. Reportedly signed a multi-year deal with the Spanish club Cal Zaragoza in December but will remain with Filathlitikos through the end of the 2012-13 season.
2012-13: Playing for Filathlitikos in Greece's second division, A2, and has averaged 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 blocks and .7 steals in 22.5 minutes per game over his first 26 appearances. Has 46.4 percent form the field, 31.3 percent from three-point range and 72.0 percent from the free throw line. Selected to play in Greek League All-Star game (both first and second divisions), totaling eight points. During the season, regisered 23 points on 9-15 shooting in 25 minutes vs. Irakleuo Crete. Tallied 19 points and nin rebounds in 29 minutes vs. Niki Volou, converting 8-14 field goals. Collected 18 points and five rebounds in 27 minutes vs. Agia Paraskevis, shooting 7-12 from teh field. Totaled 13 points, seven rebounds and a season-high four blocks vs. Ermis Lagkada in 22 minutes. Contributed season high 10 boards in 24 minutes vs. GS Lavrio.
STRENGTHS: Long and athletic. Gifted ballhander for his size. Able to split through traffic, ignite fast breaks, and get to the basket. Good passer. Can play multiple positions.
PERSONAL: Parents are originally from Nigeria and immigrated to Greece, where Giannis was born. His brothers also play at the club level in Greece.












