Serbia and Greece Set for Epic Friendly Showdown as Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo Go Head-to-Head

The final test match between Serbia and Greece before the 2024 Olympic Games begin is scheduled for July 22 in Belgrade.

The story was first reported by a number of Greek media outlets, and Aris Barkas of Eurohoops verified it. Official statements from the federations of the two nations are anticipated shortly. Before the Olympics began, both sides desired to play one more exhibition match.

August 25, 2022, in Belgrade, marked the meeting between the two teams as part of the 2023 World Cup qualifying. It was the first time that Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo faced off in an international competition. Jokic scored forty points, and it helped Serbia overcome Giannis’ forty points to win 100-94 in overtime. In the end, both groups earned a spot in the main competition.

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By July 22, the team led by Svetislav Pesic will play Japan in Belgrade on July 21 (Sunday), after playing Australia in Abu Dhabi on July 16 and Team USA the following day. Serbia recently defeated France in Lyon.

On the other hand, Greece had only one scrimmage planned before the Belgrade game following their victory in the OQT on July 7. July 16 in Thessaloniki – Vassilis Spanoulis will coach his team against Puerto Rico. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nick Calathes, Giannoulis Larentzakis, and Kostas Antetokounmpo will all be out for different reasons.