Giannis Antetokounmpo took to Instagram and reacted to the racist comments against his brother Thanasis on Friday.
The racist incident took place after the match between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos and the racist comments were made by a Greek TV presenter.
Here is what the “Greek Freak” wrote:
“Above everything, Thanasis, I want to apologize to you. Because I know that what I’ll write will attract people’s attention to you, which is something I know you don’t want. However, I’m sure that if dad was here, he would be very disappointed, if I chose to remain silent.
I’ve lost sleep the past days, because of the racist incident which took place recently. If this could happen to Thanasis, who proudly represents the Greek National Team and Panathinaikos always having a smile, then I can’t imagine what happens to other people of color in Greece. I am deeply saddened and disappointed.
However, we must not let negative comments alter our family and our love for the country, in which we grew up. I and my brothers are Greek/Nigerians and that’s it. We will continue to represent our home country in the best way possible.”