Giannis Antetokounmpo will not participate in the 2023 FIBA World Cup
The Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo announced that he will not be able to join Greece for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
“Everyone knows my passion and love for my National Team has and never will change,” Antetokounmpo said via an official statement. “Since the conclusion of my NBA season, I have been pushing my body to the limits to be the player I need to be to help our team achieve the goals we set. But after months of work and multiple meetings with medical staff it is clear that I am not ready to compete in the level that I need to be to participate in the World Cup”, he said via an official statement on his social media platforms.”
“This was not a choice but my only option in ensuring I get back to the level of basketball I have worked so hard to achieve so far in my career. I am extremely disappointed in this outcome but this was a decision made with the medical staff. I’m going to continue to push myself to be ready for the next time my name is called. My personal, and our ultimate team goal is to qualify for the 2024 Olympics games and it will be an honor to represent my National Team next year.”
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