Antetokounbos for the Panathinaikos-Olympiacos derby: “I wish the NBA had this atmosphere, but it doesn’t have it”

THE Giannis Antetokounbos He has been fighting for years at the top level of world basketball, the NBA, but has never hidden his love for Greece, which is expressed by his frequent participation in the National teambut also his many visits to the country’s races when he has no obligations on the other side of Atlantic.

In a conversation he had with Lee Elis in Atlanta“Greek Freak” was asked about the Greek derby “eternal” derby and was called upon to comment on the reasons why these matches are something special. In fact, he expressed his desire to see similar atmospheres in the NBA.

‘The Olympiacos – Panathinaikos. These are the two biggest derby, I love the Also the Red StarBut I feel that Olympiacos – Panathinaikos is a more unique experience. Both are unique experiences, but I’m Greek, I have to support the Greek championship and the Greek teams »he said in detail and continued:

“Craze. Craze. Absolute paranoia. It’s fun though. Is a different atmosphere, I wish the NBA had this atmospherebut it doesn’t. If you haven’t lived it, it will affect you. Attempted to ensure that you will be safeit’s a derby. Okay, I’m joking. You will definitely feel a weird feeling, it’s a unique thing to enjoy. “

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