Giannis Antetokounmpo Dominates the EuroBasket As He Looks to End Greece’s 16-Year Medal Drought

With his go-go gadget blocks, two-dribble court coverage, and bulldozing drives that destroy anybody in his way, Giannis Antetokounmpo is an unstoppable force who hopes to carry an entire nation at EuroBasket 2022.

Greece began its Eurobasket campaign with a spirited 89–85 victory over Croatia on Friday in Milan. Greece has won their first 10 EuroBasket games in a row. With two blocks, a dunk, and a goal foul in the waning seconds, Giannis Antetokounmpo saved Greece from tenacious Croatia.

Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Giannis Antetokounmpo made clutch plays, Tyler Dorsey set a new scoring record for the Greek National Team, and Greece defeated star-studded Croatia 89-85 in the tournament’s opening game.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo in top form during EuroBasket 2022

Would Giannis be able to get over that performance and start to resemble the talent we see on an NBA court has always been a doubt? That query was quickly answered as Antetokounmpo exploded for 40 points against Serbia in a FIBA World Cup Qualifier for EuroBasket 2022.

Giannis Antetokounmpo became the first player in World Cup Qualifier history to achieve the 40-point mark, despite the fact that it resulted in a defeat, providing spectators a glimpse of the vigor he would bring to the European competition.

Greece favorites to win gold and end 16-year medal drought

At EuroBasket, Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to make Greece famous and put his nation on the podium for the first time in more than 15 years. Greece earned Gold at EuroBasket in 2005 and Silver in the FIBA World Cup in 2006, but after those victories, the nation has struggled. Italy will now play Greece on Saturday.

Group C consists of Estonia, Great Britain, and Ukraine in addition to Italy, Croatia, and Greece. Every time The Greek Freak hits the stage, he is a must-see on television because he competes with an intense passion every single night.

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