The ball is in their court — and in their family for these NBA brothers.
From casual community ballgames to the big stage, these National Basketball Association players have translated their talent into professional success with their siblings by their side.
“It’s really special. I know that it’s a blessing, and we don’t take it for granted,” Jrue Holiday told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel of playing in the league with brothers, Justin and Aaron. “I think to be able to be on the court at the same time, and for me not having too many more years left, I think that it’s good to see, and I always want to be out there and cherish those moments.”
From the Currys to the Murrays, read on for all you need to know about the siblings playing in the NBA today.
Stephen and Seth Curry
Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Sonya Curry and legendary basketball player Dell Curry, Seth and Stephen Curry already had greatness in their blood. In 2009, the Golden State Warriors drafted Stephen in the first round as the seventh overall pick. While Stephen has stayed with the Warriors since his draft, Seth has played for several teams; the younger brother is now signed with the Dallas Mavericks.
The Curry brothers have each had successful careers, with Stephen leading the Warriors to victory four times in the NBA Finals and Seth ranking sixth in NBA history for three-point field goal percentage.
Stephen and Seth, who both wear #30 on their jerseys, were the first brothers to face each other in the NBA Conference Finals when the Warriors took on Seth’s Portland Trail Blazers in 2019.
“For [most of] the year, I want him to play well; I want to see them win,” Seth told All The Smoke about facing Stephen in the Western Conference Finals. “But when we strap them up and play against each other, it’s the opposite. I’m going out there, trying to shut him down. Want to see them lose.”
Keegan and Kris Murray
Twin brothers Keegan and Kris Murray grew up playing basketball with each other in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Keegan was selected fourth overall in the first round of the 2022 draft by the Sacramento Kings, while Kris began his career with the Trail Blazers after being drafted in 2023.
In November 2023, the brothers squared off for the first time ever when the Kings faced the Blazers in Sacramento. “This can be weird because we’ve never been on opposite sidelines before, so it’s going to be different. But it’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing. Having a twin brother be in the NBA, too, it will be fun,” Keegan told Andscape.
Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Emigrating from Greece to pursue their professional basketball dreams in the United States, the Antetokounmpo brothers have made a name for themselves in the league. Giannis was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013 as the 15th overall pick in the first round, while Thanasis was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2014 during the second round. Now, the two both play for the Bucks.
In 2021, they helped the team claim their second NBA championship ever against the Phoenix Suns. Star power forward Giannis, referred to affectionately by fans as the “Greek Freak,” walked away with the season’s MVP title as well.
In a conversation with retired sportscaster Jim Paschke in 2021, Giannis expressed pride in playing with his older brother. “He’s really helping the team. When he comes to the game, he really affects the game with his energy. You can feel him,” he said.
The Greek-Nigerian brothers also have three other siblings — two of whom also played professional basketball, Kostas and Alex. Kostas won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 before moving to an Athens-based team, while Alex is a small forward for the Wisconsin Herd in the…
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