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Kostas Antetokounmpo returns to the EuroLeague and reunites with head coach Dimitris Itoudis after the Greek national team.

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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul officially announced the signing of Kostas Antetokounmpo, who arrives in Turkey on a deal until the end of the 2022-23 season.

Kostas Antetokounmpo

Team:Fenerbahce Beko IstanbulPosition:PFAge:25Height:208 cmWeight:91 kgBirth place:Athens, GreeceProfileNewsStatistics

The 25-year-old Antetokounmpo was recently released from the Chicago Bulls, although he did not play a single game in the NBA this season.

He competed for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. Kostas averaged 11.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.3 blocks throughout 12 matches (10 starts).

Last campaign, Giannis' brother represented LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne jersey and played in the EuroLeague. NBA champion (2020) registered 5.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 6.6 PIR over 28 matches in the top European club competition.

Vasilis Papatheodorou of SDNA.gr revealed that Panathinaikos Athens were also interested in the Greek big man. However, Antetokounmpo committed to Fenerbahce and for this reason, his and PAO's case did not progress.

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