One of the main stars of the NBA in recent years needs surgery and is out of the Basketball World Cup, which starts this Friday, 25
One hell of a drop! The orange ball player Gianni Antetokounmpo will not be on the list Greece to the world Cup2023 Basketball Championship. The athlete of Milwaukee Bucks had to undergo surgery on his left knee, unable to get medical clearance to compete at the Worlds, which starts this coming Friday, the 25th.
Through his social networks, Giannis made it clear that it was not a personal choice, but that the absence of the courts during the competition was his “only option”. In addition, the Greek said in a statement that he was saddened by the departure from the national team. Antetokounmpo also stated that his biggest career goal at the moment is for Greece to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
“It wasn’t a choice but my only option. I am extremely disappointed about this but it was a decision made by my doctors. I will continue to push myself and be ready for the next time my name is called out. My personal goal, and the team too, is qualifying for the 2024 Olympics and having the honor of representing my country’s national team next year”he said.
Even with the absence of the star player, the Greece will be attended by two brothers from Giannis, the players Kostas It is Thanassiswho also work for NBA. The selection of the three faces the U.SThe Jordan and the New Zealand in the group stage. A world Cup gives seven direct seats to Olympic Gamesbeing the two best placed of the Americasthe two best Europethe best of Africa, Asia It is Oceania.
Source: sportbuzz
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