The 2023 Basketball World Cup is still getting closer and the big doubt is still Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA star ended his participation in the playoffs with physical problems and a few days into the month of July he underwent minor knee surgery. For the 2023-24 campaign he will arrive without problems, but the World Cup event begins in just over three weeks and things are less clear there.
During Greece Media Day, the coach, Dimitris Itoudis, addressed the situation of The Greek Freak to make it clear that for now you can only wait for the evolution of the Milwaukee Bucks player.
“Questions about him should be directed to our doctors and the Bucks doctors. The only information we can give is that he is working hard to be and will be re-evaluated shortly. It will be then when we will have a final decision on whether he manages to be there or not, “he comments in statements collected by EuroHoops.net.
Beyond what happens with Giannis, the Greek team has other important absences such as Nick Calathes, Kostas Sloukas and Tyler Dorsey. The coach makes it clear that at this point it is about creating a strong and united group with the boys they have.
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We were briefed on the reasons why Kostas Sloukas, Nick Calathes, Leonidas Kaselakis and Tyler Dorsey cannot be here. The common denominator was that some of them suffered injuries. We adapt and the players present show enthusiasm in training; they are our first concern. I have no complaints. Some may not see the talent in our eyes, but it is a challenge for us to build our identity through these friendlies,” he says.
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2023-07-31 20:00:00
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