Giannis Antetokounmpo doubtful for 2023 FIBA World Cup / News - Basketnews.com

Giannis is dealing with a leg injury that is likely to prevent him from participating in the World Cup.

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The Greek national team is viewed as one of the medal contenders at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. However, there is a high chance that the squad might get significantly weaker before the start of the tournament.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo might not make it to The Philippines. As reported by SDNA's Magic EuroLeague, The Greek Freak is doubtful for the competition.

Antetokounmpo is dealing with a leg injury that might prevent him from representing Greece. The Greek outlet notes that Giannis has the desire to play in the World Cup but the pain in his leg might keep him away as the Bucks are not expected to green-light his departure to the international stage unless he's 100% healthy.

At the moment, the chances of Antetokounmpo representing Greece are less than 50%, SDNA note.

Earlier in the month, it was announced that Kostas Sloukas would miss his first summer with the national team in more than a decade.

Greece is placed in Group C in the World Cup together with the USA, Jordan, and New Zealand. Their first game is on August 26th.

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