Report: Bucks’ Thanasis Antetokounmpo picks player option for 22-23 NBA season

By Ehtel S. Klein Last updated Jun 19, 2022

MILWAUKEE, WI – JULY 11: Thanasis Antetokounmpo #43 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of the 2021 NBA Finals on July 11, 2021 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, user accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images).

Thanasis Antetokounmpo will return to the NBA this 2022-2023 campaign.

The Greek striker has exercised his $1.88 million player option ahead of next season (h/t Michael Scotto of HoopsHype).

Sources: Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo exercised his $1.88 million player option for the 2022-23 season, @hoopshype has learned.

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 18, 2022

The older brother of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis is a tremendous motivator and energetic guy on the sidelines for the Milwaukee Bucks.

He averaged 3.6 points and 2.1 boards per 9.9 minutes in 48 opportunities wearing Bucks gear last season.

Thanasis signed a two-year, $3.6 million contract last August to stay in Milwaukee.