In the most ideal way, she completed the friendly preparations for the SEF Pre-Olympic tournament (02-07/07) Our national teamwhich defeated them Bahamas with an impressive 102-75 at the Faleri stadium, in the last match of the Acropolis tournament.
Once again on the side of the “blue and white” was also Thanasis Antetokounmpowho although he cannot actually help the efforts of Vassilis Spanoulis’ team due to his serious injury – he suffered a ruptured achilles at the beginning of May – “Elevator” is at her side!
Speaking to sport-fm.gr and the Louka Hadzithe 31-year-old forward commented on it very good and family atmosphere who prevails in the ranks of the National Team, while he also explained the reason why he is on the side of the team!
Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s statements in detail:
For the National Team: “I was glad that all the children were there, let’s go for the best! I’m out, but what I can say is that the kids are all in a good mood. We are a family here at the National Team and I really see the “fire” in their eyes to give it their all».
On the fact that he is on the side of the national team selflessly despite his injury: “I do this also to set an example, but not only for that. The national team has given me many things and I see the children playing and I like it, I want to go in and help them in any way I can. I’m here more for the support, because with these kids we’ve grown up together».
On the return of Giannis to competitive action: “It went well. I don’t want to talk about anyone else, but I was very happy to see him on the floor! In the Pre-Olympics we go for the best».
On his future and whether the new season finds him in the US or Europe: “It’s still early, obviously there’s a chance I’ll stay in the NBA».
Source: Sport Fm
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