Alex Antetokounmpo (34) contests a shot. Scott Ash/Now News Group/Imagn/USA Today Network

Giannis' younger brother Alex Antetokounmpo passes on college to sign with team in Europe

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 6/22/20

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s younger brother is going pro overseas.

Alex Antentokounmpo announced Monday that he has agreed to a contract with Spanish team UCAM Murcia. According to Nikos Varlas of Eurohoop.net, the three-year deal has an NBA out clause for every summer.

New Chapter @UCAMMurcia pic.twitter.com/vjHAetdLRB

— Alexandros Antetokounmpo (@alex_ante34) June 22, 2020

Giannis Antetokounmpo was quick to congratulate his younger brother on social media.

Big move @alex_ante34 I’m so happy and proud of you. Now let’s get it @UCAMMurcia pic.twitter.com/yZzMucCbBu

— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 22, 2020

Alex Antetokounmpo had options to play stateside. The 6-foot-7, 190-pound forward was considered a three-star recruit by Rivals and had interest from Wisconsin, but he announced in May that he would pursue a career in Europe with the aim of eventually going to the NBA.

Giannis has said he’d be eager to team up with his brothers in the NBA at some point. Alex’s move brings that possibility a step closer to happening down the road.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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