Thanasis on 'Coach Giannis': 'Something between Spanoulis and Saras' / News - Basketnews.com

Thanasis Antetokounmpo said he would love to play for coach Giannis, although his teammate Jrue Holiday had different feelings.

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"Coach Giannis" is becoming a thing at the NBA all-star weekend. After showcasing his coaching skills in the Celebrity Game, Giannis Antetokounmpo continued playing this role in the Skills Challenge.

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Giannis was forced to withdraw from the Skills Challenge due to a wrist injury, but he embraced his role as a source of inspiration for his fellow players from the sidelines.

He was caught on camera actively encouraging his brothers, including Thanasis and Alex, as well as the newest member of the family, Jrue Holiday.

When asked which combination of EuroLeague coaches his brother reminded him of, Thanasis Antetokounmpo responded to BasketNews:

"I would say something between Saras (Jasikevicius) and Vassilis Spanoulis. Somebody who also played and was a player. Not the same character, I would say, but yes.

"Would Thanasis like to play for "Coach Giannis"?

"Absolutely, one hundred percent," he replied without hesitation.

Meanwhile, Jrue Holiday, who was sitting to Thanasis' left, playfully shook his head.

"He would play guys who play their heart out," Thanasis continued.

"Too much practice!" Holiday interjected.

"Definitely a lot of practice, but it's the complete package," Thanasis chuckled.

Coach Giannis has been 1-0 since his first head coaching experience at the Celebrity Game.

The Milwaukee Bucks star revealed he was really a fan of coaching.

"I've always wanted it. Ever since I was a little kid, I felt that I wanted to become a coach when I finish my career," Giannis told Haris Stavrou of Sport24.gr.

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