Thanasis Antetokounmpo tears Achilles tendon, will miss OQT in Greece / News - Basketnews.com

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo has a torn Achilles, will undergo surgery and will miss the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

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After suffering an early exit to the NBA post-season, the Milwaukee Bucks received another bad news as Thanasis Antetokounmpo suffered an injury.

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According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Thanasis Antetokounmpo has a torn Achilles tendon and will need to undergo surgery.

Antetokounmpo's absence will have no impact on the Bucks' season since it is already over. Doc Rivers's injury-depleted team was eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Indiana Pacers.

No timetable has been provided for Thanasis Antetokounmpo's return so far. Still, he's set to miss the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that will be hosted in Piraeus, Greece, from July 2-7. In case Greece qualify for the main event, Thanasis will be still unable to join.

The forward averaged very unimpressive numbers of 0.9 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game in the 2023-24 season. He is mainly known for his defensive intensity and for his positive impact on team chemistry.

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