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The NBA should copy Greece’s awesome outdoor basketball tournament idea

As we approach the start of the upcoming NBA season, we are starting to see more basketball played around the world and some of it rocks.

As we approach the start of the upcoming NBA season, we are starting to see more basketball played around the world and some of it rocks.

While it is not often that exhibition basketball games played in Greece capture such international intrigue, the Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament was able to do exactly that.

With potentially over 42,000 fans reportedly in attendance at the Panathenaic Stadium (also known as Kallimarmaro Stadium) in Athens, they shattered a EuroLeague attendance record.

It was an iconic, unique atmosphere at the open air stadium that also played host to the first-ever Olympics of the modern era. The tournament featured a few prominent EuroLeague teams including Anadolu Efes, Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv, KK Partizan, and Panathinaikos. The vibes were otherworldly.

https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1837549105301569857

Even before the competition, it looked incredibly fun for fans.

But once the matches began, it was simply unparalleled. Look how cool this looked.

https://twitter.com/EuroLeague/status/1837572236158374043

Several of the teams had memorable former NBA players on its roster.

But imagine how exciting this would feel with the best players in the world competing in this type of environment.

We already have the NHL Winter Classic for hockey and the NBA should try something similar. They can even get a title sponsor and use this as a fun way to make more money for the sport in an exciting fashion like this.

(Photo by Nick Paleologos / SOOC / SOOC via AFP)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort have heated words with Greece players in Canada’s win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort have heated words with Greece players in Canada’s win.

As the final buzzer sounded in Canada’s 86-79 win over Greece to start group play in the 2024 Olympics, additional fireworks were sparked in the aftermath.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander began jawing with Greece’s Giannoulis Larentzakis in an exchange that almost broke into a brawl as both squads circled the court.

Giannis Antetokounmpo served as the de-escalator by bumping the MVP runner-up to his teammates. Lu Dort then had his turn to exchange words with Larentzakis.

It was surprising to see Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort so heated. Both are usually calm players who don’t let the intensity of moments get to them amid contests.

The scuffle made the rounds on social media. Fans always love to see that side of players on the court. Thunder teammates Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams even chimed in, showing excitement at the exchange.

 

 

After heads cooled off, Gilgeous-Alexander explained his uncharacteristic outburst. He said Larentzakis made intentional contact with his cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the final moments.

“No. 5 bumped Nickeil after the whistle for no reason,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “I just wanted to let him know we don’t play that. It was hashed out. It was cool.”

The reaction had blood pumping for most Thunder fans who watched the game. Many were juiced to see Gilgeous-Alexander stand up for his teammates in kerfuffles.

The 26-year-old is the face of Canada’s program, which means being the first to get involved in confrontations featuring teammates — especially if they include family as this scenario did.

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Canada vs. Greece men’s basketball: How to watch, broadcast info for 2024 Olympics

Canada vs. Greece men’s basketball: How to watch, broadcast info for 2024 Olympics.

The 2024 Olympics have kicked off in France. This means that group play for the Men’s Basketball tournament has started.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have a pair of representatives during the international tournament. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort are part of Team Canada. It is in Group A with Spain, Greece and Australia.

Canada will face off against Greece to start its group play. Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines its roster.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Saturday, July 27
  • Time: 2 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)

Each squad will play three games against the other three teams in their group. A win equals two points, a loss equals one point and a forfeit equals no points.

The top two teams in all three groups advance to the quarterfinals. The two best third-place squads will also advance. Head-to-head will be used as the tiebreaker.

The eight remaining teams will be in a random drawing to determine a single-elimination tournament to crown the winner. The semifinal winners will face off for gold while the semifinal losers will face off for bronze.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo emotionally celebrated with his kids after first Olympic berth

This is SUCH a beautiful moment for Giannis and his family.

After defeating Luka Dončić and Slovenia then winning a qualifying tournament, Greece has officially earned a spot in the Olympics.

Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo in these games, Greece moved past the Dominican Republic and Egypt during the group phase. In addition to a win over Slovenia, they also earned a victory against Croatia as well.

Antetokounmpo finished with 22.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game in order to advance. He was clearly emotional following the win versus Croatia, visibly expressing all of his feelings on the sidelines as he absorbed it all.

Photographers captured a beautiful image of him celebrating with his sons Liam and Maverick Shai, who were wearing matching outfits. It’s moments like these that make Olympics competition particularly great.

Antetokounmpo later tweeted that he “never” cheats the game and that he will see everyone in Paris.

He later speculated about the possibility of becoming a flag bearer for Greece at the Olympics.

Olympic Power Rankings

Antetokounmpo isn’t the only superstar playing in the Olympics.

Many of the other elite players (including LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, and plenty more) will represent Team USA.

But other formidable opponents include Canada, France, Serbia, and Germany.

Here are our initial power rankings now that the field is officially set.

Shootaround

— Kevin Durant’s ‘That’s sickening’ is a meme after Joel Embiid couldn’t spin a basketball on his finger

— The NBA officially completed its 1st-ever 6-team trade with the deal that sent Klay Thompson to the Mavericks

— The Kings remain severely underrated after adding DeMar DeRozan

— 2025 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: First-round predictions with Cooper Flagg to the Nets, Ace Bailey to Wizards

Germany vs. Greece: How to watch friendly, TV channel, live stream

Germany’s final prep match for Euro 2024 will be against a Greece side in flux after a coaching chang

Germany’s final prep match ahead of Euro 2024 will see Greece visit Borussia-Park for a Friday friendly.

Since taking over as Germany’s head coach in September 2023, Julian Nagelsmann has not quite convinced just yet. Wins over the U.S. men’s national team, France, and the Netherlands have helped his cause, but Die Mannschaft has also stumbled in losses to Turkey and Austria.

Coming off of a scoreless draw with Ukraine on Monday, Germany should have Niclas Füllkrug, Toni Kroos, Antonio Rüdiger, and Nico Schlotterbeck back in the fold. The quartet were all rested after participating in the UEFA Champions League final.

Germany, who will host Euro 2024, will face Scotland, Hungary, and Switzerland in Group A once the tournament begins on June 14.

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Greece, meanwhile, remains under the stewardship of interim coach Nikos Papadopoulos after Gus Poyet’s contract expired in March.

Papadopoulos has assembled a squad featuring four players from the Olympiacos side that in May became the first Greek club to lift a European trophy. The Pireaus-based club won the UEFA Europa Conference League after a 1-0 victory over Fiorentina in the final.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Germany vs. Greece (international friendly)

  • When: Friday, June 7
  • Where: Borussia-Park (Mönchengladbach, Germany)
  • Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: Fox Soccer Plus (Watch FREE on Fubo), ViX (Watch on Prime Video)

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Planning a golf trip to Europe? You might have additional forms to fill out

Plan to play golf in Europe in 2024 or after? You might need to do more digital homework first.

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Planning a golf trip to Europe in 2024? You might need to fill out some new digital paperwork first, even if you’re a U.S. citizen used to traveling about the European Union visa-free.

The official travel site of the EU announced this week that starting in 2024, visitors from more than 60 countries that are visa-exempt will need to apply for entry to 30 countries through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The applicable visas will not be physical paperwork, instead being digitally linked to a visitor’s passport.

Notably, the announced program for 2024 does not apply to the Republic of Ireland, probably the most-visited of EU countries for U.S. players on golf trips. (For anyone who was busy beating balls on the range for several years and missed it, popular golf destinations England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are no longer part of the EU and are not part of this new application process.)

U.S. nationals currently don’t need to fill out such an application, but that changes for any trips starting Jan. 1. The EU said ETIAS approval normally will take just a few minutes but can stretch out several days or longer, so it’s best to apply as early as possible to avoid any headaches or missed tee times.

Applications will be provided through an official website and app, and travelers will need to provide their passport information or another document to which visas can be affixed. The application process has not yet opened.

The processing fee is 7 euros, currently less than $8. Children under 18 years old and seniors over 70 can apply for free. Approval allows 90 days in the selected country over a 180-day period, and approval is good for three years or the expiration of the passport to which it is registered, whichever comes first. Parents and legal guardians can apply on behalf of children.

The program is similar to one the U.S. requires of many international visitors through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

ETIAS approval also will be required for citizens of Canada, Great Britain, Australia and dozens of other countries. For a complete list of countries whose citizens will need approval, click here for the official announcement, which includes several exemptions.

The counties that will require an ETIAS are listed below, as provided by the official travel site of the European Union:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

Dwayne Bacon signs two-year deal with Panathinaikos

Former Hornets player Dwayne Bacon signed with Greek team Panathinaikos BC for the 2023-24 season. Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype What’s the buzz on Twitter? BasketNews @ BasketNews_com OFFICIAL: Dwayne Bacon is joining Panathinaikos How do you …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
OFFICIAL: Dwayne Bacon is joining Panathinaikos
How do you rate this signing? ✍️ pic.twitter.com/KrrbqSwtkZ – 1:54 PM

Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
OFFICIAL: Dwayne Bacon signs a two-year deal with Panathinaikos. – 1:53 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
OFFICIAL: Panathinaikos signed Dwayne Bacon
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 1:52 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
OFFICIAL: Panathinaikos signed Dwayne Bacon to a two-year contract. – 1:52 PM
GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
BOOM: Dwayne Bacon signed a two-year deal with Panathinaikos BC, according to @SdnaGr sources. #paobc – 1:43 PM

More on this storyline

After Greek media outlet ERT Sports released an article about Dwayne Bacon offering himself to Panathinaikos Athens, the news made rounds on social media among European basketball fans. “Greece is excellent, I want to come to Panathinaikos,” ERT Sports claim the player told them. However, the forward himself denies making such claims or giving any kind of interview. -via BasketNews / October 16, 2022
Bacon went live on his Instagram account and repeated Panathinaikos name’s abbreviation several times. Afterward, Greek TV ertsports.gr got in touch with the 27-year-old American regarding his possible move to PAO. “Greece is excellent, I want to come to Panathinaikos,” Bacon told the television when asked about the potential transfer to Greece. -via BasketNews / October 16, 2022

Jake Layman headed to Greece?

Jake Layman is on his way to Panathinaikos Athens, reports Tolis Kotzias from SDNA. According to the report, Panathinaikos have been in constant contact with the 28-year-old representatives since August 20. Source: BasketNews What’s the buzz on …

Jake Layman is on his way to Panathinaikos Athens, reports Tolis Kotzias from SDNA. According to the report, Panathinaikos have been in constant contact with the 28-year-old representatives since August 20.

Source: BasketNews

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Panathinaikos are on the verge of strengthening their frontcourt with former Trail Blazers and Timberwolves forward Jake Layman 🤯
The financial terms reportedly are already agreed on:
basketnews.com/news-179575-ja… – 7:20 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
According to multiple reports from Greece, Jake Layman is close to agreeing on a deal with Panathinaikos. – 6:47 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Notable free agents available in the market (for EuroLeague teams):
Dwayne Bacon
Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot
Matt Thomas
Chris Singleton
Jake Layman
Killian Tillie
Pierria Henry* – 8:30 AM

More on this storyline

Keith Smith: The Boston Celtics have waived Jake Layman, a league source tells @celticsblog and @spotrac. -via Twitter @KeithSmithNBA / October 15, 2022
The Boston Celtics have signed Justin Jackson, Jake Layman and Denzel Valentine. All three are expected to have signed non-guaranteed, training camp contracts. Jackson appeared in seven NBA games between the Celtics and Phoenix Suns last season. Jackson also played in 28 games for the Texas Legends of the G League. Jackson averaged 22.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists for the Legends. -via RealGM / September 15, 2022

Greece, Giannis Antetokounmpo eliminated from Eurobasket

Eric Nehm: FINAL: Germany 107, Greece 96 Greece has been eliminated from Eurobasket 2022, while Germany moves to the semifinals vs. Spain. Greece: 9-29 from 3 Germany: 17-31 from 3 Giannis Antetokounmpo: 31pts/7reb/8ast in 30 minutes Source: Twitter …

Eric Nehm: FINAL: Germany 107, Greece 96 Greece has been eliminated from Eurobasket 2022, while Germany moves to the semifinals vs. Spain. Greece: 9-29 from 3 Germany: 17-31 from 3 Giannis Antetokounmpo: 31pts/7reb/8ast in 30 minutes

Source: Twitter @eric_nehm

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo only had 2⃣ fouls in the entire game vs 🇩🇪 Germany, both unsportsmanlike 😳 #EuroBasket – 4:47 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets EJECTED as Germany eliminates Greece and reaches the EuroBasket 2022 semifinal 🔥
It was raining threes in Berlin as Franz Wagner, Dennis Schroder, and others were doing the job:
basketnews.com/news-177926-gi… – 4:43 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Germany’s offense was too much for Greece as Giannis Antetokounmpo and company are eliminated.
The German team is BACK in the EuroBasket Top 4 for the first time since the silver medal run of 2005
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 4:39 PM
Mark Woods @markbritball
Germany land a #eurobasket semi-final against Spain with a 107-96 upset of Greece.
18-1 run at the start of the third spurred the hosts.
Dennis Schroder had 26 points before his ejection with 3 mins left.
Giannis had 31p, 7r and 8a but an international title still elusive – 4:39 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Daniel Theis and Germany take down Giannis and Greece and they’re on to the semi-finals of EuroBasket. They’ll take on Spain next. Germany guaranteed 2 more games – even in a loss to Spain, they would play in the third-place game. – 4:39 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Germany 107, Greece 96
Greece has been eliminated from Eurobasket 2022, while Germany moves to the semifinals vs. Spain.
Greece: 9-29 from 3
Germany: 17-31 from 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 31pts/7reb/8ast in 30 minutes – 4:39 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
So 2/3 of #Eurobasket2022 superstars (Jokic and Giannis) are out in qtrs. Luka is the only one left. Slovenia-Poland qtr final 1:30 CT tomorrow. – 4:38 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The #EuroBasket semi-finals won’t have 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo and 🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QSyuHad5AL – 4:34 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
This really did happen: 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo was ejected from the game with 5 minutes left 🤯 #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/dZ31Iyx8Vd – 4:30 PM

Tas Melas @TasMelas
That Giannis Antetokounmpo was bogus. The NBA would (rightly) never let that second “unsportsmanlike foul” call happen. – 4:28 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Giannis with the second unsportsmanlike foul, his game is over #EuroBasket2022 – 4:24 PM
Mark Woods @markbritball
Refs just ejected Giannis with Greece down 96-82 to Germany and 5 mins left. Another #EuroBasket shock on the cards. – 4:23 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
It’s all over but the shouting. Giannis just got kicked out of the game for a flagrant unsportsmanlike foul. – 4:23 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo was just given his second unsportsmanlike foul of the game on review and he has been ejected from the game.
With 4:56 left, Germany leads 96-82.
Antetokounmpo put up 31 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in 30 minutes. – 4:23 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis finished the game vs Germany with 4:56 remaining
31 points
13-22 FG
4-8 FT
7 rebounds
8 assists
3 steals
#GERGRE #EuroBasket – 4:23 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis EJECTED from the game with a second unsportsmanlike foul
Five minutes left, Germany leads 96-82 pic.twitter.com/tYlAlVvzl0 – 4:22 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO GETS EJECTED FROM THE GAME 😱 #EuroBasket – 4:21 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis tried to cut Germany’s lead almost all alone. This is not gonna work in any space. Gremans are controlling the tempo easliy. Terrible 2nd half for Greece #GERGRE #EuroBasket – 4:21 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Franz Wagner looks to be taking the Year 2 leap putting together a dominant EuroBasket performance. Beautiful step-back three on Giannis Antetokounmpo as Germany leads Greece. pic.twitter.com/JdsMsv6UgY – 4:20 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Franz Wagner stepback over Giannis 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/rGlyqeTJyj – 4:17 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 7/10 Greece’s points and all of their FGs in 3rd 🇬🇷 😬 #EuroBasket – 4:06 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Greeks were able to chip away at the deficit, but still trail Germany, 83-71, after three quarters.
Antetokounmpo has 27 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in 26 minutes and 41 seconds. (He played the whole third quarter.) – 4:04 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Giannis drawing quintuple-teams at EuroBasket 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZYesKDn7Ht – 4:04 PM

Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Unreal defense on Giannis. Incredible. Four guys closing in every time he gets the ball in the perimeter. – 4:01 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Giannis and Greece in BIG trouble in a road game in Berlin. Germany on a 20-1 run to start 3rd qtr and leading 77-62. – 3:56 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Carchia
Germany’s defense on Giannis in this third quarter is UNREAL – 3:54 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Germany has changed their defensive coverages up a bit and they’re switching Schroder onto Antetokounmpo more willingly, but Greece just hasn’t been able to take advantage of that mismatch yet. – 3:46 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
If you think 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo might have a poor first half again, think again.
The Greek Freak with 1⃣9⃣ points, 5⃣ rebounds & 8⃣ (!) assists after the two quarters vs 🇩🇪 Germany 🔥
#EuroBasket – 3:25 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first half against Germany:
19 points
8/11 FG
0/2 3FG
3/5 FT
5 rebounds
8 assists
1 steal
3 turnover
Triple-double watch. – 3:23 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Germany (1st half)
19 points
8-11 FG
3-5 FT
5 rebounds
8 assists
1 steal
in 16 minutes
#GERGRE #EuroBasket – 3:20 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The official just talked to Giannis Antetokounmpo after he threw the ball back to him on his second free throw attempt.
Hit both though. And Greece leads, 46-44. – 3:14 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
They have been fighting hard throughout this first half and Greece has now tied the game at 44 just a few minutes before halftime.
Antetokounmpo with 15pts/5reb/6ast. – 3:10 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇩🇪 Dennis Schroder loves seeing 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo getting an unsportsmanlike foul😁 #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/6jv0FpwlX0 – 3:09 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
International players in 2022:
Jokic —
27/14/8
58/34/81%
Giannis —
30/12/6
55/29/72%
Embiid —
31/12/4
50/37/81%
Luka —
28/9/9
46/35/74%
All were top 5 in the MVP race. pic.twitter.com/4FtvV5ItKu – 3:07 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After one quarter, Germany leads, 31-27.
Giannis Antetokounmpo put up 13 points (6-7 FG), four rebounds and four assists in the first 8 minutes and 18 seconds.
Curious to see how much rest he ends up getting in today’s game. – 2:53 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
31-27 lead for Germany
13 p. 4 r. 4 as. for Giannis in 8 minutes pic.twitter.com/kX0DrChps6 – 2:52 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first quarter against Germany:
13 points
6/7 FG
0/1 3FG
1/3 FT
4 rebounds
4 assists – 2:49 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
That’s a calm and composed first seven minutes from Greece. They could have lost their heads as the Germans hit 7 of their first 8 3-point attempts, but instead they just kept with them.
Antetokounmpo has 13 points on 6-of-7 FG. Germany up, 28-25, with 2:50 left in Q1. – 2:46 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo put Greece on his after the sluggish start. Greece cut Germany’s lead to 3 (28-25) #GERGRE #EuroBasket – 2:45 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis going to have to score 40+ for Greece to beat Germany. – 2:43 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Greece and Mavericks’ guard Tyler Dorsey and some guy named Giannis will take on host Germany in the EuroBasket quarterfinals at 1:30 Dallas time. It’ll be a home game for the Germans as it will be in Berlin. You can watch on the ESPN platforms or keep it here for updates. – 1:17 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Gianmarco Pozzecco met Giannis Antetokounmpo in the elevator the next day and apologized for his famous jump 🙌
The Greek Freak started laughing 🤣 pic.twitter.com/e15jiF1dvQ – 11:26 AM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Gianmarco Pozzecco apologized to Giannis Antetokounmpo the next day he met him in the elevator.
Italy’s coach also shared a strange situation in the locker room when he was ejected vs. Serbia.
Full story:
basketnews.com/news-177901-gi… – 6:50 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Gianmarco Pozzecco was ecstatic after the win against Serbia, even hugging and kissing Giannis Antetokounmpo along the way.
Now, the two met again, and the coach explained everything about it 👇
basketnews.com/news-177901-gi… – 6:47 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Giannis scored 50 in a Finals close out game.
It had been three or four months since I’d tweeted that I want to do my part to make sure it’s never forgotten. – 8:17 PM

More on this storyline

Germany coach Gordon Herbert will form a plan to limit Giannis Antetokounmpo’s action ahead of the EuroBasket quarterfinal game (13/9) of his national team against Greece while being aware that stopping the Greek Freak is easier said than done. -via EuroHoops.net / September 12, 2022
When asked about which elements will decide the game’s outcome, Herbert mentioned three specifically: “No. 1: Defensive transition is going to be very important,” Herbert said. “No. 2 is if we can contain Giannis. I don’t know how yet. Hopefully tomorrow, I’ll figure it out a little bit. No. 3 is to come out and play our game.” -via EuroHoops.net / September 12, 2022

Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to return to practice despite ankle injury

The Greek national team arrived in the afternoon in Berlin for the Eurobasket 2022 Round of 16 and had only an optional practice. Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t participate but had weight training and he is expected to be part of the team’s regular …

The Greek national team arrived in the afternoon in Berlin for the Eurobasket 2022 Round of 16 and had only an optional practice. Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t participate but had weight training and he is expected to be part of the team’s regular practice tomorrow, despite his light ankle injury on Thursday night.

Source: EuroHoops.net

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Is Giannis reaching Shaq-level dominance? 💪
@kirkgoldsberry breaks down his #EuroBasket performance so far (@ESPNPlus) 🔗 https://t.co/wB0ipVtKfR pic.twitter.com/AeeCDKIMRE – 5:26 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Let’s get you caught up with everything that has happened in Eurobasket 2022 (from a Bucks perspective).
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to dominate. Sandro Mamukelashvili showed out.
At @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/3578111/2022/0… – 11:25 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing at the highest level at #EuroΒasket 2022. Recently speaking with Josh Oppenheimer I asked him if Giannis is reaching his prime.
Here’s his full reply during the interview at @SdnaGr.
(Story: https://t.co/afkcLiag9p) #FeartheDeer #HellasBasketball pic.twitter.com/AuasiuRc5G – 10:59 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
EuroBasket 2022 has probably the largest talent pool in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic leading their teams.
However, their presence both blesses but at the same time hurts international basketball 👇
basketnews.com/news-177439-un… – 5:15 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The Big Three of the #EuroBasket went bonkers in the group stage 🤯
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo
29.5 PTS
84.4% FT
9.0 REB
3.8 AST
✅ 1st place (5-0)
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
19.6 PTS
68.4% FG
9.4 REB
4.4 AST
✅ 1st place (5-0)
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic
26.6 PTS
7.6 REB
6.8 AST
✅ 1st place (4-1) pic.twitter.com/WQQZ1wVL6S – 4:03 AM

Andrew Bogut @RogueBoguesPod
Basketball Pod Ep 72 – @andrewbogut and @HoopConsultants discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo and why people still hate on him.
Listen to it here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyWBh0
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #MVP pic.twitter.com/07Vo9tBwp1 – 12:37 AM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Antetokounmpo limps, Greece still rolls into round of 16 at EuroBasket nba.nbcsports.com/2022/09/08/ant… – 9:35 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
EuroBasket Roundup: The Round of 16 is set, and Giannis tweaks an ankle
apnews.com/article/sports… – 7:38 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
Thank you Milan!! Next stop, Berlin. 🔜💪🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/BY98QM1P9m – 4:48 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a sprained ankle
sportando.basketball/en/giannis-ant… – 4:19 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Greece had the No. 1 seed in Group C locked before the game against Estonia.
Estonia had already been eliminated.
And Giannis Antetokounmpo got injured.
No matter the severity of his injury (slight ankle sprain), Giannis shouldn’t have played. It’s as simple as that. – 2:29 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered slight sprain on his right ankle
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 2:27 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo visibly limping as he goes to the fans after the game 😬 #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/9G38RML2K6 – 2:17 PM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo left the court in the beginning of the 2nd half and didn’t return, but coach Itoudis ensured that the star is ok 👌
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/yAJw7QidlM – 2:11 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo at #EuroBasket 2022 group stage (4 games)
29.5 points
9 rebounds
3.8 assists
1.5 steals
1 block
58.2% FG
84.4% FT
33.8 efficiency
Next stop? Knockout stage! #HellasBasketball #BringTheNoise #FeartheDeer – 2:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Numbers (Through 4 games).
Vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo.
No limitations, well conditioned.
On the attack.
Defensive position.
Breaking down Dario Saric’s #EuroBasket play for Croatian national team after missing last #NBA season with knee injury. #Suns https://t.co/yqvBvL3hwC pic.twitter.com/KSYIQVNiPT – 1:57 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis going for precautionary exams on his twisted ankle. First indications: nothing serious – 1:55 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Dimitris Itoudis clarified Giannis Antetokounmpo’s condition🗣️
As stated by the coach, no need to worry about the Greek Freak:
basketnews.com/news-177689-it… – 1:50 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Dimitris Itoudis on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ankle injury concerns:
“Giannis would not be back in the game, so he got iced as he normally does behind closed doors, only now it was in public. It’s all good.” – 1:29 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 After the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo left the the court strongly limping 😬
He has also missed the whole 2nd half, after scoring 25 PTS 😕
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/b34NbKvcaS – 1:23 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Nothing serious about Giannis Antetokounmpo injury status. It was decided not to play in the whole 4th quarter and he did some treatment. #ESTGRE #EuroBasket – 1:08 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Greece’s national team coach Dimitris Itoudis to @VaggelisIoanno2 when asked about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ankle injury concerns:
“What do you mean? He wasn’t going to play anymore, so he was going through his usual recovery routine.” – 1:08 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 1.11 points per minute at the Eurobasket.
For context: The NBA’s all-time record is 1.04 per minute by Wilt the year he scored 100 points in a game.
Now that’s dominating. – 12:57 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Greece ended up the #EuroBasket 2022 group stage undefeated. They beat Estonia 90-69 and they move to the Round of 16 with the best way. Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t play in the whole 4th quarter and he’s getting ready for the knockout stage. Next.. #ESTGRE #HellasBasketball – 12:54 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo is visibly limping on his ankle as he leaves the court after the final buzzer. – 12:54 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
This is the play where Giannis appeared to roll his ankle: pic.twitter.com/tvaIUk2f4g – 12:40 PM

Mark Woods @markbritball
Giannis exits the Greece – Estonia game with a mild ankle sprain … has a game-high 25 points – 12:34 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Giannis showing no mercy 😤
#EuroBasket | @ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/A5LkiMn8xk – 12:33 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis on the Greek bench with ice on his knee. Game is over for him pic.twitter.com/1iTqPlbk3f – 12:32 PM

Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting some treatment in the Greek national team bench.
He has his knee in ice and tape wrapped around his back. – 12:32 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Not sure if we’ll see Giannis on the floor again today. It’s unnecessary to play in this game until the end. On to the Round of 16. #estgre #EuroBasket #HellasBasketball – 12:25 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Not sure if it’s 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo or 🇺🇸 Michael Jordan 🤯
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/xII7zLOFYu – 12:04 PM

Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Watching Giannis going for 25 at halftime, it reminded my interview with Sasa Doncic after Luka’s 47-point night.
I asked him if he believes there is a player that can surpass Luka EuroBasket 2022:
“Antetokounmpo had 41. Jokic is here… There are some players who can do it.” – 12:03 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Luka and Giannis after every time they score 40+ pic.twitter.com/bRCxXoVSDc – 11:56 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo rocking his way to 25 points at the break, Greece leads Estonia, 51-36
pic.twitter.com/roq4HlN5Hi – 11:55 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
No European (maybe international) player has ever had a three-year run like the one Giannis Antetokounmpo is on.
Don’t @ me. – 11:54 AM
Mark Woods @markbritball
Greece leading Estonia 51-38 at half-time.
Giannis giving a masterclass with 25 points on 9/10 shooting.
He’s been on the floor for 15:10 and in that spell, Greece have only had five field goals in which he has not either scored or assisted, – 11:51 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points (9/10 FG) in 15 minutes in the first half. – 11:48 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 1st half vs Estonia
25 points
9-10 FG
1-1 3P
6-7 FT
3 rebounds
2 assists
1 steal
29 efficiency
On a different level! #ESTGRE #EuroBasket #HellasBasketball – 11:48 AM
GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Giannis Antetokounmpo in the FIRST HALF vs Estonia: 25 points with 8/9 2PTS, 1/1 3PTS and 6/7 FT. Stunning. #HellasBasketball #Eurobasket – 11:47 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Giannis and his Jordan logo! #ESTGRE #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/Gtl65dFiUz – 11:42 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo took 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic’s record personally 😳
20 PTS
6/7 2PT
1/1 3PT
24 EFF
And it’s not even the end of the 1st half 🤯
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/IbjPUi1blR – 11:42 AM

GeorgeZakkas @ZakkasGeorge
Come on Giannis… 🤯 #HellasBasketball #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/xn6kJH46IF – 11:38 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 The Antetokounmpo TAKEOVER 🤩 Giannis & Kostas are creating waves against Estonia 🇪🇪 🌊 #EuroBasket
pic.twitter.com/YdDDaK6vgN – 11:38 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 Fun fact: Giannis Antetokounmpo first featured for Greece in 2013, as a member of the youth team competing in the U20 EuroBasket in Estonia.
In that tournament, his current teammates Papapetrou, Agravanis and Larentzakis were on the team as well 👀🤝
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/iehQDEgjEG – 11:36 AM

Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Giannis is a freak of nature, man 😤
pic.twitter.com/lS8ru8xZPd – 11:35 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇬🇷 It’s never too troubling to inbound the ball when you have Giannis Antetokounmpo on your team 🙌 #EuroBasket
pic.twitter.com/NMjBOltDr0 – 11:26 AM

Mark Woods @markbritball
Kostas Antetokounmpo makes his EuroBasket bow against Estonia after an earlier than expected recovery from a knee injury.
Big brother Giannis has 15 points in the first quarter as his side take a 27-21 lead. – 11:23 AM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
I’m not sure pressing Giannis Antetokounmpo fullcourt when he’s playing point guard is the best strategy… – 11:21 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kostas Antetokounmpo checks in for a first time at #EuroBasket 2022 with Greek National team. He will take his first minutes on the floor. #ESTGRE #HellasBasketball – 11:16 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
First play of the game, first bucket by Papagiannis. Assist by Giannis.
#ESTGRE #EuroBasket – 11:01 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
There’s no Tony, Dirk, and Pau without Petrovic, Kukoc, and Sabonis.
There’s no Luka, Giannis, and Jokic without Tony, Dirk, and Pau.
But the gap between Luka, Giannis, Jokic and other European greats is already huge. – 6:02 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
Had to check out @Inter last night for the @ChampionsLeague match 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/fkNG6qrz1J – 4:19 AM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
My take on Giannis is he’s the best or second best player in the world along with Jokić, and neither of those players can dribble like Kyrie and it doesn’t matter at all because skill and impact are not the same and we should probably value impact more but balldontstop ruined it. – 2:02 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Love how Giannis doesn’t leave out any teammate even on his Instagram story on a day off.
Speaks wonders of his character. That’s what a true leader does. That’s how you build team chemistry. pic.twitter.com/cNkfHOdIsU – 8:12 PM

Bogdan Bogdanovic @LeaderOfHorde
Yesterday Giannis went for 41,
today Luka went for 47,
can’t wait to watch Jokic tomorrow
😁 #EuroBasket22 🏀 – 2:42 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Luka Doncic follows up Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 41-point outing yesterday by dropping 47 points on France.
If Slovenia and Greece continue to win, we’re on a collision course for Luka vs. Giannis later on in EuroBasket. pic.twitter.com/LFqpdYZ7Zc – 2:40 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Three on three.
Luka Doncic
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nikola Jokic
🆚
Stephen Curry
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Who’s winning? – 2:05 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka, yesterday, was asked who would have a bigger scoring game at EuroBasket — him or Giannis.
Luka said Giannis.
Luka lied. The man had 47 today. – 1:33 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
This is the golden era of European basketball.
We’ve never seen anything like those three at their peak.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic.
With all due respect to Pau Gasol, Tony Parker and Dirk Nowitzki. – 1:32 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Luka Doncic after Giannis scored 41 points last night: “Giannis will score the most points in a EuroBasket game.”
Luka Doncic tonight against France: 42 points and counting… – 12:49 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic now has more points (42) than 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo (41) yesterday 😱 #EuroBasket – 12:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 30/10 games before turning 25:
97 — Shaq
78 — AD
59 — Giannis
56 — KAT, LeBron pic.twitter.com/o18YgjdPTY – 11:46 AM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Panagiotis Giannakis names Giannis Antetokounmpo the best Greek player ever: “He deserves it”
eurohoops.net/en/eurobasket/… – 9:03 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Thanasis Antetokounmpo & Ioannis Papapetrou shared with BasketNews their thoughts on Greece’s biggest advantage & Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 41-point game vs. Ukraine.
“How many did he score? 41? I didn’t even notice” 💫
basketnews.com/news-177605-th… – 6:54 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
According to @Alberto de Roa‘s advanced Global Rating statistic, these are the best-performing players in the EuroBasket.
Nikola Jokic edges Giannis Antetokounmpo for the No. 1 spot (Giannis playing one less game hurts him).
Luka Doncic ranks No. 7.
hoopshype.com/lists/eurobask… – 5:45 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
🇸🇮 We asked Luka Doncic who is most likely to reach the EuroBasket 2022 single-game scoring record.
His answer was clear – 🇬🇷 Giannis Antetokounmpo 💪 An even better explanation 😄
#EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/gH6HnqZisc – 4:20 AM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 41 for Greece in star-studded EuroBasket Tuesday nba.nbcsports.com/2022/09/06/gia… – 9:01 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Game recognize game 😅
Luka picked Giannis when asked who will have the highest-scoring game at #EuroBasket pic.twitter.com/LoRuZ2TRL3 – 7:30 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Which one of you, Jokic of Giannis is in the best position to reach the single-game scoring record for EuroBasket?
Doncic: Probably Giannis. You said who’s going to score the most points in one game. I’d bet on Giannis.
Why?
Doncic: Because he’s Giannis Antetokounmpo pic.twitter.com/SzfVI2jrxS – 5:40 PM

More on this storyline

This was confirmed by the Greek national team assistant coach Sotiris Manolopoulos while speaking on the Greek national television. As he said: “We decided to do just an optional training session. We left it up to the players to come and make some shots. Giannis did his own training at the hotel and tomorrow will practice without any issues. He is healthy”. -via EuroHoops.net / September 9, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points in 19 minutes before leaving midway through the third quarter with an ankle issue in Greece’s 90-69 win over Estonia in the Group C finale for both teams at the EuroBasket tournament Thursday. Antetokounmpo was clearly limping after the game, but was able to take part in the postgame on-court celebration and exchanged handshakes with Estonia’s players and coaches. Greece coach Dimitrios Itoudis said Antetokounmpo got ice and treatment, but did not sound worried. “It’s all good,” Itoudis said. -via ESPN / September 9, 2022
Dionysis Aravantinos: Giannis Antetokounmpo has suffered a slight ankle sprain. His condition will be monitored by the medical staff. Greece faces the Czech Republic in the Round of 16 on Sunday. -via Twitter @AravantinosDA / September 8, 2022