Giannis Antetokounmpo undergoes further testing on knee
Giannis Antetokounmpo making it to the 2023 FIBA World Cup is a quiz soon to be solved, specifically upon further testing on his knee. Antetokounmpo, 28, traveled to the USA for the deciding medical tests, determining whether he can play for Greece in the World Cup, as reported by our own Vaggelis Ioannou via Greek state-owned public radio ERT Thursday. Listed on initial call-ups, the superstar of the Milwaukee Bucks spent a large chunk of the offseason in Greece but did not join the training camp as the team coached by Dimitris Itoudis launched preparations for the approaching official games in Asia. He instead practiced individually and additionally focused on recovering to stay in shape and boost chances to represent Greece in FIBA’s flagship international tournament.
Source: EuroHoops.net
Source: EuroHoops.net
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to decide whether he can play for Greece this summer, upon medical tests #FIBAWC
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1538… – 7:21 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to decide whether he can play for Greece this summer, upon medical tests #FIBAWC
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1538… – 7:21 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
As Giannis and Kostas Antetokounmpo remain sidelined, an unexpected development has been added to Greece’s problems.
Dimitris Itoudis will have to work with a significantly short-handed frontcourt lineup 🇬🇷 basketnews.com/news-193130-di… – 6:14 AM
As Giannis and Kostas Antetokounmpo remain sidelined, an unexpected development has been added to Greece’s problems.
Dimitris Itoudis will have to work with a significantly short-handed frontcourt lineup 🇬🇷 basketnews.com/news-193130-di… – 6:14 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
The FIBA World Cup begins in 15 days.
Still no word on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s availability. – 4:51 AM
The FIBA World Cup begins in 15 days.
Still no word on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s availability. – 4:51 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
These are the highest-rated players in NBA 2K24:
Nikola Jokic, 98
Giannis Antetokounmpo, 96
LeBron James, 96
Joel Embiid, 96
Kevin Durant, 96
Steph Curry, 96
Luka Doncic, 95
Jayson Tatum, 95
Jimmy Butler, 95
Kawhi Leonard, 94
Devin Booker, 94
Damian Lillard, 94
Thoughts? @NBA2K pic.twitter.com/GonwEw55sn – 9:51 PM
These are the highest-rated players in NBA 2K24:
Nikola Jokic, 98
Giannis Antetokounmpo, 96
LeBron James, 96
Joel Embiid, 96
Kevin Durant, 96
Steph Curry, 96
Luka Doncic, 95
Jayson Tatum, 95
Jimmy Butler, 95
Kawhi Leonard, 94
Devin Booker, 94
Damian Lillard, 94
Thoughts? @NBA2K pic.twitter.com/GonwEw55sn – 9:51 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Coach Pozzecco would not jump on Giannis Antetokounmpo again 😆 #FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/9lNarFuhlX – 3:13 PM
Coach Pozzecco would not jump on Giannis Antetokounmpo again 😆 #FIBAWC #WinForAll
pic.twitter.com/9lNarFuhlX – 3:13 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron James comes in at 96 overall in NBA 2K24. Only Nikola Jokic has a higher rating at 98 overall, with Steph, KD, Giannis and Embiid also at 96 overall. Thoughts on LeBron’s rating? pic.twitter.com/b7BAPoS8bw – 12:58 PM
LeBron James comes in at 96 overall in NBA 2K24. Only Nikola Jokic has a higher rating at 98 overall, with Steph, KD, Giannis and Embiid also at 96 overall. Thoughts on LeBron’s rating? pic.twitter.com/b7BAPoS8bw – 12:58 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Which of these #NBA2K24 ratings surprises you the most?
Jokic: 98
Curry: 96
LeBron: 96
Durant: 96
Giannis: 96
Tatum: 95
Butler: 95 – 12:26 PM
Which of these #NBA2K24 ratings surprises you the most?
Jokic: 98
Curry: 96
LeBron: 96
Durant: 96
Giannis: 96
Tatum: 95
Butler: 95 – 12:26 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Thanasis Antetokounmpo always brings extra effort. His energy is so contagious. From the court to the stands. #HellasBasketball #Fearthedeer – 1:25 PM
Thanasis Antetokounmpo always brings extra effort. His energy is so contagious. From the court to the stands. #HellasBasketball #Fearthedeer – 1:25 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
NBA MVP odds via @DKSportsbook:
Nikola Jokic = +450
Luka Doncic = +500
Giannis Antetokounmpo = +550
Joel Embiid = +650
Jayson Tatum = +900
Kevin Durant = +1300
Stephen Curry = +1400
Devin Booker = +1800
LeBron James = +1900
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander = +2000
Trae Young = +2000 pic.twitter.com/meg4mA9kKw – 12:46 PM
NBA MVP odds via @DKSportsbook:
Nikola Jokic = +450
Luka Doncic = +500
Giannis Antetokounmpo = +550
Joel Embiid = +650
Jayson Tatum = +900
Kevin Durant = +1300
Stephen Curry = +1400
Devin Booker = +1800
LeBron James = +1900
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander = +2000
Trae Young = +2000 pic.twitter.com/meg4mA9kKw – 12:46 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Pat Connaughton in the playoffs the last three years: 65% TS on .481/.401/.864 shooting splits and +1.9 BPM.
I always come back to him as the guy I trust most along with Giannis/Jrue/Khris/Brook — and yet he only played a TOTAL of 25 possessions with them over last 2 years. – 9:10 PM
Pat Connaughton in the playoffs the last three years: 65% TS on .481/.401/.864 shooting splits and +1.9 BPM.
I always come back to him as the guy I trust most along with Giannis/Jrue/Khris/Brook — and yet he only played a TOTAL of 25 possessions with them over last 2 years. – 9:10 PM
More on this storyline
Dimitris Itoudis, Greece’s head coach, told Harris Stavrou of SPORT24 that both Giannis and his brother Kostas have yet to join the team. Apart from that, Itoudis asserted he doesn’t have any other information to share regarding the Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar. “They are still not practicing with the team, and we don’t have something more to say right now,” Itoudis said. -via Sports Illustrated / August 9, 2023
Cameron Tabatabaie: NBA 2K just announced updated overall player ratings for NBA 2K24 🔥🏀🎮 Nikola Jokic: 98 overall. Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, Joe Embiid, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry: 96 overall. Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler: 95 overall. Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, Devin Booker: 94 overall. -via Twitter @CTabatabaie / August 9, 2023
Harris Stravrou: Greek NT head coach, Dimitris Itoudis, didn’t have an update on Giannis and Kostas Antetokounmpo: “They are still not practicing with the team and we don’t have something more to say right now”. -via Twitter / August 8, 2023