– ‣ Giannis Antetokounmpo, despite being an NBA star, revealed he does not regularly watch NBA games but enjoys following the EuroLeague, especially matches featuring Greek teams like Panathinaikos and Olympiacos, highlighting a personal connection due to his brother Kostas playing for Panathinaikos.
– ‣ Antetokounmpo expressed excitement about playing under the leadership of Vassilis Spanoulis, the new head coach of the Greek national team, praising Spanoulis’ extensive experience and his coaching style that encourages players to showcase their talent freely.
– ‣ Giannis Antetokounmpo shared his aspiration to lead the Greek national team to the 2024 Paris Olympics, emphasizing the significance of participating in the Olympics as an athlete and his desire to succeed in the upcoming qualifying contests to secure Greece’s spot in the tournament.
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So, there I was, scrolling through the latest sports interviews when I stumbled upon something intriguing about Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks’ star was quizzed on whether he caught the Celtics thrashing the Warriors last week. You know, that game that’s now etched in history as the Warriors’ fourth-worst loss. And guess what? Giannis dropped a bombshell – he’s not really into watching basketball during his downtime. Shocking, right?
But, hold up. He did circle back to clarify something. Turns out, the EuroLeague does catch his eye, especially when Greek teams are on the court. Makes sense, considering his brother Kostas is doing his thing with Panathinaikos. It’s kinda sweet, actually.
“I watch both Panathinaikos and Olympiacos,” Giannis shared. But then, he got real with us. “I won’t lie to you; I don’t watch all the games; I watch the highlights.” He even threw in a little cheer for both teams, hoping his brother Kostas makes a smashing comeback.
Oh, and there was this tweet from Eurohoops that Giannis echoed, “I don’t watch the NBA, I do watch the EuroLeague.” Talk about preferences, huh?
Giannis seemed to be caught in a bit of a pickle, unable to pick a favorite between the Greek teams. “Like I said, I wish both teams the best. I’m watching but not watching the matches. I only watch the highlights. I like it a lot. I don’t watch the NBA,” he reiterated.
Switching gears to European basketball, the conversation veered towards the Paris Olympics qualifiers. With Greece sporting a new head coach, Giannis couldn’t hide his excitement about playing under Vassilis Spanoulis. “I would love to be a part of this team that has energy,” he said, praising Spanoulis’ deep understanding of the game.
Giannis believes the new coach could be the key to unlocking his potential. “He also lets you play freely,” he pointed out, emphasizing the importance of playing to win and support the team.
Now, here’s where it gets juicy. Giannis has his sights set on leading the Greek national team to the 2024 Paris Olympics. With the games just around the corner, he’s buzzing with anticipation for the qualifying matches.
“I would love to play in the Olympics,” he confessed, though admitting that it’s not at the forefront of his mind just yet. He did catch the team’s recent victory over the Netherlands, praising their stunning turnaround and teamwork.
For Giannis, participating in the Olympics is the ultimate dream, especially representing Greece. Despite his success in Milwaukee, he’s already daydreaming about the Olympic stage. “When that moment comes, I’d like us to do well at the Pre-Olympic and hopefully get a qualification for the Olympics,” he concluded, reflecting on a past near-miss against Croatia in 2016. To him, there’s nothing quite like the allure of the Olympic Village.
