Luka Doncic to meet Giannis Antetokounmpo in friendly game in August / News - Basketnews.com

Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Greece will host Luka Doncic's Slovenia in a FIBA World Cup 2023 preparation game on August 4 at OAKA Arena.

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Greek Basketball Federation officially announced that the Greek national team will face Slovenia in a friendly game that will be held on August 4 at OAKA Arena in Athens.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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This match will mark the first time Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic might be facing each other on the international front with their respective national teams.

The game in early August is intended for the preparation for the FIBA World Cup 2023. The major basketball event is scheduled from 25 August to 10 September in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia.

Greece and Slovenia have already qualified for the upcoming tournament.

Meanwhile, the Slovenian Basketball Federation's president confirmed Luka's participation in World Cup. Antetokounmpo is also expected to play for Greece.

Both Doncic and Giannis were part of FIBA EuroBasket 2022 last September. Despite an early elimination in the quarterfinals stage, Mavericks and Bucks superstars had a stellar tournament.

Doncic averaged 26.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 2.0 steals per game.

For his part, Giannis made the EuroBasket First Team after posting 29.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists.

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