Giannis Antetokounmpo Breaks His Silence Regarding Debut Olympic Outing Following Greece’s 16-Year Absence Endures Crushing Setback: “Pinnacle of Human Emotion”

Giannis Antetokounmpo Says His “Greatest Feelings in the World” About Making His First Olympics Appearance After Greece’s 16-Year Wait:

It’s indeed the greatest feeling for the superstar as he and his teammates ended Greece basketball’s 16-year draught. The last time they made it to this global stage was in 2008. They managed to win 3 of the 5 group-stage games but lost in the quarter-finals against Argentina.

Giannis posted pictures of himself on Instagram wearing the Greece national shirt hours after the game. “It’s one of the best feelings in the world to be able to put on the jersey and play for your country” was written deeply under the picture.

For the hero, ending Greece’s 16-year losing streak in basketball is the best feeling in the world. It was 2008 when they were last on this world stage. Even though they Argentina in the quarterfinals, they only won three of the five games in the group stage.

After that, the Greek team didn’t make it to the next three Olympics. Notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his team had a tough year too this year. They played against Luka Doncic’s Slovenia in a playoff game that was very close. In the end, this qualification was even more emotional for the Bucks star because he was the first black athlete to carry the Greek flag in the “parade of nations.”

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