“I have never cheated….” Giannis Antetokounmpo gets emotional after leading Greece to first-ever Olympics since 2008
Giannis and Co. shattered Luka Doncic's Olympic dreams en route to qualifer finals.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo leads his nation to the Olympics
Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s determination and talent are well-known. Rising from humble beginnings, he has become one of world’s best players. Whether leading his nation in the FIBA World Cup or winning an NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Greek forward has accomplished it all.
Despite all the adversities and challenges he has overcome, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s emotional side is evident when he achieves new feats. One such emotional moment surfaced when he led his nation to qualify for the Paris Olympics by beating Croatia 80-69 on Sunday.
I have never cheated the game, See you in Paris.Giannis Antetokounmpo wrote on Instagram
The Olympics, being one of the biggest achievements for any athlete, is where Giannis Antetokounmpo has now set his sights. Having qualified for the quest to win Olympic gold in Paris, he will face formidable teams like the USA, Germany, France, and Australia.
The Greek forward having worked hard to reach wherever he is today it is quite obvious that his sincerity towards the hustle and game is real. Putting commendable efforts to bring his nation to the quest of the top 12 teams in the whole world, and leading his nation to the Olympics is indeed a big achievement for him.
Giannis Antetokounmpo shatters the Slovenian Olympic dream
After a fierce battle against Slovenia and Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greek team eliminated Slovenia beating them 96-68 in the Olympic qualifiers. The Greeks further proceeded to match up against Croatia and finalize their spot in the Olympics.
Luka Doncic and the Slovenian basketball team proved their capabilities last year in the FIBA World Cup standing 4th in the race rising from scratch. But when the Greeks were matched against Doncic and his team, the Greeks proved victorious.
They played way better than us. They were way more aggressive,” Doncic said. “I think they have an amazing team. Obviously, they have Giannis. But other pieces are very important for them, too. And they’re very well-coached. … They outplayed us.
Luka Doncic said post-game
Despite leading the team, Luka Dončić’s dreams of competing in the Olympics this summer came to an end after losing to Greece. Although the Slovenians played hard and gave their best, Antetokounmpo and the Greeks shattered their opponents’ dreams to make the qualifier finals and eventually secure a spot for themselves.
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