Many NBA fans have never been fond of Thanasis Antetokounmpo ... often poked fun at him and called the team out for this apparent nepotism. Even so, current and former Bucks players disagree ...

Bucks superstar Giannis ... as if he were still seated on the team's bench, but he is sitting with fans courtside, often opposite Milwaukee's bench. Thanasis Antetokounmpo got extended time ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo ... NBA team. "I'm actually honored because they value what I do, they value who I am towards them and what I bring to the table, so I'm cool always," Thanasis said.