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Giannis Antetokounmpo Cleared for Greece, Set for Acropolis Opener

Clearance followed supplemental insurance procedures required under his NBA contract.

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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Overview

  • Greece coach Vassilis Spanoulis said Antetokounmpo will play in the Acropolis Tournament opener against Latvia on Aug. 20.
  • The Milwaukee Bucks provided written permission for his national-team participation after the insurance process was resolved.
  • The Hellenic Basketball Federation issued a statement rejecting what it called malicious rumors that he would miss EuroBasket.
  • The federation shared practice footage showing Antetokounmpo on court with the national team.
  • Antetokounmpo had been held out of practices and exhibitions pending club approval, according to earlier reports.