When the Giannis is expected to play for Greece
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounpo expected to give up For Greece this summer, giving a national team significant reinforcement as that Preparation for Eurobasket 2025.
After weeks of insecurity, Antetokounpo joined Greece for full practices over the weekend Once they have provided him with a written permission to participate. It was necessary for the permission due to the protection of insurance related to his NBA contract, the process that also hit counterpart Nikola Jokić and Luka Dončić.
The Coach of Greek Vasilis Spanoulis confirmed that Antetokounpo will perform in the operation of the Akropolis tournament against Kristaps 20. August. Greece will also face Italy 24. August and France before picking up the Eurobasket competition.
The National Team did not win Eurobasket since 2005. years and earned a medal in 2009 year. This year, it will compete in Group C in addition to Italy, Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia and the host of Cyprus. The best four teams from each group are progressing to the nockaut phase in Riga, Latvia.
Bucks could be reinforced after Giannis Antetokounpo game for Greece
For Bucks, the summer obligations Antetokounpu wear IINTRIGUE. When healthy, the two-way NBA MVP has the history of the strong NBA season after the international game. In 2019, on average 29.5 points in career on the way to its second straight MVP award and later defensive player of the year. Last season, after the leading Greece on his first Olympic Games since 2008., on average, on average, shot at a career of the best 60.1 percent from the field.
Antetokounpo went past the knee surgery last summer, but he usually represented Greece whenever possible. He has already written 37 games in FIBA competitions, on average almost 20 points and 7 rebounds.
Bucks recognize what international basketball player means their franchise cornerstone. Allow him to compete underlines a delicate balance between the preservation of his long-term health and respecting his desire to represent his country.
Eurobasket Tips 27. August, and Greece opens towards Italy the next day.
2025-08-17 15:25:00
