Milwaukee Bucks professional basketball player, Giannis Antetokounmpo popularly known as the ‘Greek Freak’ participation in the 2023 FIBA World Cup is uncertain following the official release by the player to state that he is not in good condition.
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The Greek-Nigerian basketball sensation who had surgery on his left knee earlier this summer has ruled himself out of the competition as advised by his team medics.
He posted on his official Twitter handle to confirm that he won’t be participating in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in a post that read:
“Everyone knows my passion and love for my National Team and never will change.
Since the conclusion of my NBA season, I have been pushing my body to the limits to be the player I need to be to help our team achieve the goals we set.”
“But after months of work and multiple meetings with medical staff, it is clear that I am not ready to compete at the level that I need to be to participate in the World Cup.
This was not a choice but my only option in ensuring I get back to the level of basketball I have worked so hard to achieve so far in my career.
I am extremely disappointed in this outcome but this was a decision made with the medical staff.”
“I’m going to continue to push myself to be ready for the next time my name is called.
My personal, and our ultimate team goal is to qualify for the 2024 Olympics games and it will be an honor to represent my National Team next year,” the post concluded.
Greece will play the U.S., Jordan, and New Zealand in group-stage games at Manila in the tournament, which starts Aug. 25 in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan.
