JR Radcliffe

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed support for his Milwaukee Bucks teammate, Sterling Brown, in an interview with CBS News that posted Tuesday.

Brown filed a federal civil rights suit in June against the Milwaukee Police Department and the city, claiming wrongful arrest and excessive force during an altercation outside a Walgreens store. Bodycam video from the officers recorded the entire interaction.

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"At the end of the day, no matter what's going on, I'm going to have my brother's back," Antetokounmpo said. "That's all that matters."

Teammates have universally expressed backing for Brown, which falls in lockstep with the organization as a whole, which has adamantly supported Brown.

CBS News spoke to Antetokounmpo at the launch party for EA Sports' NBA 2K19 -- Giannis is the cover athlete for this year's release.

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