Is Giannis now a Greek citizen?

Is Giannis now a Greek citizen?

The Milwaukee Bucks star was born in Athens, though his parents were born in Nigeria and immigrated to the country before he and his siblings were born. Giannis became a Greek citizen in 2013, which allowed him to join the NBA and the Bucks — who selected him with the No. 15 overall pick that year in the draft.

Why was Giannis not a Greek citizen?

Giannis is the son of Nigerian immigrants. Despite being born in Greece, the Antetokounmpo brothers were always considered as foreigners. Since they weren’t Greek citizens, Giannis was not allowed to play in Greece’s top-most division.

Does Giannis have a Greek passport?

What nationality/citizenship does Giannis Antetokounmpo hold? Giannis is currently a dual passport holder. He holds the Greek passport, after it was issued to him in 2013 after turning 18.

Can any nationality join the NBA?

A player’s country of origin is irrelevant. A skilled player from any country can be drafted into the NBA. Even in recent years, there are plenty of players from places not Europe or China like Ben Simmons (Australia), DeAndre Ayton (Bahamas), Joel Embiid (Cameroon) and so on.