Guess who's back on the court for Greece? 🇬🇷🏀 That's right, two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is suiting up for his home country in the pre-Olympic qualifying tournament this July! 🎉
Greek national team coach Vassilis Spanoulis spilled the beans on Sunday, and fans are already buzzing. After missing out on the Olympics since 2008, Greece is hungry for a comeback. With Giannis leading the charge, their chances just got a huge boost! 💪🔥
Despite their storied basketball legacy in Europe, Greece fell short at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, bowing out in the second group stage. But don't count them out just yet! Hosting one of the four pre-Olympic qualifying tournaments, they've got home-court advantage on their side. 🏠✨
Greece will face off against Egypt and the Dominican Republic in Group B. Meanwhile, Group A features Slovenia, New Zealand, and Croatia. The competition is fierce, but with the \\"Greek Freak\\" on board, anything is possible! 🌟
Will Giannis and Greece make it back to the Olympic stage in Paris 2024? We'll be watching every slam dunk and three-pointer! 🎯 Stay tuned for more updates. 🍿
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Antetokounmpo to play for Greece in pre-Olympic qualifying tournament
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