Overview

• Giannis Antetokounmpo debuted in Greece’s Akropolis Tournament and posted 25 points and 10 rebounds in 21 minutes in a 104-86 win over Kristaps Porziņģis’ Latvia, per FIBA and game reports.
• The Hellenic Basketball Federation had denounced reports of his non-participation as malicious and shared practice footage before his return.
• Milwaukee granted written permission tied to insurance protections on his NBA contract, clearing the way for national-team activities.
• Coach Vassilis Spanoulis had said Antetokounmpo would play the Aug. 20 opener, with Italy on Aug. 22 and France on Aug. 24 next in Greece’s warm-up slate.
• Analysts have flagged potential workload and role changes—possibly more interior minutes—as a concern ahead of EuroBasket group play beginning Aug. 28 against Italy.