What happened to Giannis parents? What happened to Charles Antetokounmpo?

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s mother is alive. Giannis’ father Charles Antetokounmpo died of cardiac arrest at the age of 54 on the 29th of September 2017.

Prior to his death, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s father Charles Antetokounmpo had left Greece for the United States, where he lived with his family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s father Charles Antetokounmpo was a Nigerian football player, while his mother, Veronica, is a former high jumper. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s father Charles was Yoruba, while his mom Veronica is Igbo.

Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo, nicknamed “Greek Freak”, was born on December 6, 1994, in Athens, Greece. He was raised alongside his siblings, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Kostas Antetokounmpo, Francis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos in Athens. In 2011, Giannis Antetokounmpo played with the senior men’s team of Filathlitikos in the semi-pro Greek B Basket League (Third Division) during the 2011–12 season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo received the Most Improved Player award in 2017. Giannis Antetokounmpo has received seven All-Star selections, including being selected as an All-Star captain in 2019, 2020 and 2023.