Giannis Cleared for EuroBasket Opener as Greece Coach Says 'No Limitations'

Vassilis Spanoulis said Giannis Antetokounmpo can play as much as he decides in official games, declaring there are no longer any limitations. Antetokounmpo made Greece’s finalized 12-man roster and is expected to be a central figure in their EuroBasket plans. Pozzecco joked about needing a sniper to stop Giannis, then acknowledged that containing him is unrealistic and praised Spanoulis as an elite coach. Greece opens against Italy on Aug. 29 in Limassol after beating Italy 76–74 in an Aug. 24 tune-up without Giannis, Kostas Sloukas or Dinos Mitoglou. Giannis sat out most preparation games but is set to suit up for the opener, with captain Kostas Papanikolaou highlighting his leadership and more vocal presence.

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