Antetokounmpo and Greece will compete in Group A in Paris alongside Canada, Australia and Spain. Their first game is set for July 27 against Canada.
Tag: FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Giannis Leads Greece Past Doncic, Slovenia in Dominant Performance to Reach Olympic Qualifying Final
Greece, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, secured a dominant 96-68 victory over Luka Doncic and Slovenia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament semifinals. They will face either the Dominican Republic or Croatia for a chance to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus, Greece has reached a fever pitch, with a semi-final matchup for the ages: Luka Doncic's Slovenia versus Giannis Antetokounmpo's Greece. This Saturday, July 6th at 17:30 EEST, basketball fans will witness a first-ever international clash between these NBA titans.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks' superstar, has his sights set on leading Greece to Olympic glory. "Playing in the Games is a dream," he declared. The upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Piraeus offers a golden opportunity, with only the winner securing their Paris berth. Antetokounmpo, recently recovered from a calf injury, will join a stacked Greek roster featuring familiar faces like Kostas Papanikolaou and Nick Calathes.
Despite suffering a season-ending calf injury in April, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has confirmed his participation in the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Greece. This decision comes as a surprise to some, as many expected him to prioritize rest and recovery after missing significant playoff time due to injury for the second consecutive year.