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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking forward to joining the Greek National Team jersey if the blue-and-white team makes it to the Paris Olympics.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, one of the most significant international stars of basketball, would like to play for the Greek National Team if the Hellas pass the Olympic Qualifiers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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In a post-game interview after the Bucks' loss to the Boston Celtics with a score of 119-116, the Greek Freak was asked about the possibility of him donning the national team jersey next summer.

"Right now, I am just looking forward to go see my kids, after that, play Washington [Wizards], and after that, have a good season... Hopefully, we can be the last team standing," Antetokounmpo said, employing a step-by-step mindset.

"After that, try to qualify for Paris [the 2024 Olympic Games] because we haven't qualified [yet], and if all those things happen in order and we make it to Paris, I'll be excited to be there," he concluded.

Greece emerged as one of the biggest candidates to host the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers, according to BasketNews sources.

Since the qualifying matches are set to take place on July 2-7, Antetokounmpo should be able to suit up then as well.

The Greek Freak has been having himself a good season so far, averaging 29.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists on 60% field-goal shooting.

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