Guess who's heading to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics? 🏀✨
The final four teams for men's basketball have been confirmed after a thrilling weekend at the 2024 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments! Greece, Spain, Brazil, and Puerto Rico clinched their spots, setting the stage for an epic showdown in Paris next year.
In a nail-biting match in Piraeus, Greece took down Croatia with an 80-69 victory. The Greek team was on fire, but the spotlight was on NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The \"Greek Freak\" didn't disappoint—dropping 23 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists. Can you believe this will be his Olympic debut? 🔥
\"It's very nice to qualify because that's the first step,\" said Greek center Georgios Papagiannis. \"At the Olympics, we're looking to do something really good there.\"
Fun fact: This is the first time Greece will compete in Olympic basketball since 2008 in Beijing. Talk about a comeback! 🎉
With these teams joining the roster, the competition in Paris is heating up. Who else is hyped to see these ballers hit the court? Let the countdown begin! ⏳🥳
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Final 4 teams confirmed for men's basketball at 2024 Summer Olympics
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