Giannis, brothers start basketball academy for underprivileged kids
Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers have launched a program to provide basketball and life skills to underprivileged children in Greece.
The AntetokounBros Academy - created in collaboration with Eurohoops, the Onassis Foundation, and Nike - is a two-year scholarship project for children aged 12 to 16 that will be held on courts in the Athens districts of Ampelokipoi, Lamprini, and Ellinoroson.
Giannis announced the start of the academy Saturday in Athens while celebrating his NBA MVP Award and his first signature Nike sneaker.
"Each year, 100 boys and girls will participate at high-level basketball training and mentoring in order to acquire the needed assets for their development," an announcement of the academy read. "The participants to stand out the most will be rewarded with the 'One of a Kind' academic scholarship by Onassis Foundation."