Veronica Antetokounmpo's bio: Everything you need to know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's mother

Veronica Antetokounmpo is the mother of famous NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks as a power forward or centre. She has four other sons, Francis, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alexis Antetokounmpo. Veronica has gained global attention for raising basketball stars, but many know little about her background.

The mother of five was born and raised in the Nigerian state of Lagos. She belongs to the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria. So, what is Veronica Antetokounmpo's birthday, and how old is she? Read more about her history and family.

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How old is Veronica Antetokounmpo?

Veronica Antetokounmpo's age is 59 (as of May 2023). She grew up in the locality of Lagos state, Nigeria. She was an athlete specialising in high jump. However, Veronica Antetokounmpo's high jump career did not blossom like her sons' basketball careers. Some sources reveal she was a pro high jumper in her motherland.

Is Veronica Antetokounmpo still alive?

Giannis' mother is still alive and enjoying watching his children succeed in basketball. She married Charles Antetokounmpo, who hailed from the Yoruba tribe. Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo were both athletes in Nigeria. They moved to Athens, Greece, for a better life.

Unfortunately, Charles died on 29 September 2017, aged 54. According to reports, he faced a sudden cardiac arrest in the family's home in Milwaukee.

How tall is Veronica Antetokounmpo?

Veronica Antetokounmpo's height is 1.65 m or 5 feet and 4 inches. She weighs 72 kg or 158.73 lbs. The mother of five also has brown eyes and black hair.

How many kids did Giannis' parents have?

Charles and his wife have five sons. The first child is Francis, followed by Thanasis. The Bucks star, Giannis, is the third born, then Kostas and Alex, respectively.

Veronica Antetokounmpo's children

The five siblings have pursued sports and made a name for themselves. Francis focused on soccer and music, while the others went into basketball. Giannis is the most successful and famous in the NBA. Here are details about the siblings and their ages as of May 2023.

Francis (34 years)

Francis was born on 20 October 1988 in Lagos State. He is the only one of his siblings born in Nigeria. Unlike his brothers, Francis had an interest in soccer. He played for some soccer teams in Greece, including AE Sparti and Aititos Spaton.

Besides, he likes singing and composing music. In July 2020, he released his debut single, Shekosi, with Serbian actor Darko Peric.

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Athanasios Rotimi "Thanasis" (30 years)

Thanasis was born on 18 July 1992 in Athens, Greece. He is of Greek and Nigerian nationality. Rotimi began his basketball career in the Greek club, Filathlitikos. He later moved to the NBA G League, where he played for the Delaware 87ers in 2013 before joining the Westchester Knicks in 2014.

NBA's New York Knicks drafted him in the 51st overall pick in 2016. Thanasis then moved to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2019 and reunited with his brother, Giannis.

Giannis (29 years)

Giannis is one of the most talented players in the NBA. He was born on 6 December 1994 in Athens, Greece. He began his career in Greece playing for the Filathlitikos. The Milwaukee Bucks then drafted him in the first round of the 2013 NBA draft.

Giannis has two NBA Most Valuable Player Awards (2019, 2020) and the Defensive Player of the Year Award (2020). He also led the Bucks to an NBA championship in 2021 and was named the Finals MVP.

Konstantinos Ndubuisi "Kostas" (26 years)

Kostas was born on 20 November 1997. He played college basketball at the University of Dayton before breaking into the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Kostas with the 60th and final pick in 2018, then immediately traded to Dallas Mavericks. He currently plays for Fenerbahçe Beko in Turkey.

Alexandros Emeka "Alex" (21 years)

Alex is the youngest of the five siblings. He was born on 26 August 2001 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Alex studied at Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, and played for the school's basketball team. He joined the Sacramento Kings for the 2021 NBA Summer League after playing for Spain's UCAM Murcia. Alex currently plays for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.

Where does Veronica Antetokounmpo live?

Veronica Antetokounmpo's house is in Milwaukee, Greece. She moved into the country from Nigeria with his late husband. Four of her children were born in Greece.

Veronica Antetokounmpo's net worth

Through her various sources of income, the mother of five has accumulated good fortune. Her estimated net worth is $3 million. His son, Giannis, has a net worth of around $70 million.

Veronica Antetokounmpo is active on social media, with thousands of followers on Instagram and Twitter. However, her accounts are not verified. She has 69.6k followers on Instagram and 7.5k on Twitter (as of May 2023).

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Full name	Veronica Antetokounmpo
Date of birth	7 April 1964
Age	59 (as of May 2023)
Birthplace	Nigeria
Residence	Milwaukee, USA & Greece
Religion	Christian
Nationality	Nigerian
Ethnicity	African
Height	1.65 m (5'4")
Weight	72 kg (158.73 lbs)
Eye colour	Brown
Hair colour	Black
Spouse	Charles Antetokounmpo (Died: 2017)
Children	Francis, Thanasis, Kostas, Alex, Giannis
Net worth	$3 million
Social media	Instagram, Twitter

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