Better know a Euro – Thanasis Antetokounmpo

June 23, 2014

With the 2014 NBA Draft taking place on Thursday, we’re giving you a refresher on every European hoping to hear their name called. Next up, Thanasis Antetokounmpo.

Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Position: SG/SF
Draft Express Rank: 57
Draft Express Projection: 41st to Denver Nuggets.
Nationality: Greece
Club: Delaware 87ers (D-League)
Season: Finished last in the East Division of the D-League.
Notable personal honours: D-League All-Defensive third team 2013/2014

Bear in mind: As his younger brother Giannis managed to catch everyone off guard with his highlight reel laden rookie season in the NBA, Thansasis has big foot steps to follow. On the upside, scouts have a better idea of the Greek’s game purely because he came on their radar sooner. That could help ease the transition if and when he moves.

So how good is he? Here’s the DraftExpress take:

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This post was published on June 23, 2014