Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to represent Greece in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics qualifiers. The national team coach, Vasilis Spanoulis, confirmed that Giannis will suit up for the FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The tournament will be held in Piraeus, Greece, from July 2 to July 7.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Return to the National Team
Greece had a solid World Cup campaign last summer, but they clearly missed Antetokounmpo’s presence. The two-time NBA MVP led FIBA EuroBasket 2022 in scoring, averaging an impressive 29.3 points per game. He was also the most efficient player with an efficiency rating of 32.7 per game.
Giannis has a history of representing Greece in international competitions, having played in the FIBA Basketball World Cups in 2014 and 2019, EuroBasket 2015, the 2016 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin, and the European Qualifiers for the 2023 World Cup.
The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament promises intense competition, with other strong national teams participating. Greece’s biggest rivals, Slovenia, are also expected to have Luka Doncic on their roster. The tournament will take place at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus, and basketball fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating Giannis’s return to the national team.
As the Olympic Qualifying Tournament approaches, all eyes will be on Giannis Antetokounmpo as he aims to lead Greece to victory. His combination of athleticism, skill, and determination makes him a force to be reckoned with on the court. Basketball enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the clash of titans in Piraeus, where Giannis will once again don the Greek jersey and showcase his talents.
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