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Giannis Antetokounmpo excited about competing in FIBA EuroBasket

Giannis Antetokounmpo Greece NT

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Giannis Antetokounmpo took to Twitter and shared his excitement about competing in the FIBA EuroBasket (September 1-18).

“I’m here for the ride,” the two-time NBA MVP tweeted, as he is looking forward to the start of the tournament.

The superstar of the Milwaukee Bucks is currently preparing with the national team of Greece and will have some playing time in the remaining three preparation games vs Turkey, Poland and Georgia (August 17-19).

With Giannis Antetokounmpo as the undisputed leader, Greece aims to return to the top of Europe and win a medal for the first time since 2009.

Greece will face Serbia (road, August 25) and Belgium (home, August 28) for the Second Round of the Basketball World Cup Qualifiers before the official start of the EuroBasket.

Greece will travel to Milano in late August for the group stage of the EuroBasket, where they will take on hosts Italy, Estonia, Great Britain, Ukraine and Croatia.

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