Giannis Can't Play Or Work Without Thanasis, According To Former Colleague

Giannis Antetokounmpo is so close to his brother Thanasis that he seems to rely on him, according to former Milwaukee Bucks guard Jeff Teague.

Teague, who was on the Bucks' 2021 championship-winning team, made the comments on The Draymond Green Show.

“Giannis' brother, when we were down 0-2, he had Covid. So he couldn't come on the plane. That's why we were down 0-2. Giannis was messed up… They have a different connection. He can't work or play if he can't see his brother.

“I'm telling the truth. It's different bro. He was like, 'Where's TA (Thanasis Antetokounmpo)? Where's the TA?' We're in the middle of the game, like, 'Bro, we're in the Finals, bro. Play'… So TA made this amazing Covid discovery. I know you still have it. No way, bruh. It's 14 days (ideal), come back after three. So he is back. When he saw her… they started hugging.”

Thanasis has long been mocked on the internet, with his light reels often making the rounds on social media. But clearly his presence serves a purpose when the team's best player needs him the most.

Teague added that Thanasis brought great value to the team in other ways as well.

He said: “His energy was contagious. “He ran into the changing room, Covid and everything he got, shouting, screaming. And I say, 'Yes, you are important.' Like, you make a difference in our team. If he isn't, something will click. But when TA was there, he was successful, he was important. “

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