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Here is why Nigerian Freak Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo will miss the FIBA World Cup for Greece.
There is an update on the health status of the Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo.
Ahead of the most anticipated international competition, Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially announced he won't be taking part in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss 2023 FIBA World Cup for Greece
The two-time NBA MVP made it known that he won’t be playing at the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Friday, August 11, 2023.
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He announced his official decision in a statement on his official social media platforms.
In the statement by Giannis, he said he did his best to recover from his procedure to make the World Cup but was unable to do so.
Along with a photo of Giannis wearing the Greece jersey was a message that said, “Everyone knows my passion and love for my National Team has and never will change.
“Since the conclusion of my NBA season I have been pushing my body to the limits to be the player I need to be to help our team achieve the goals we set.
“But after months of work and multiple meetings with medical staff it is clear that i am not ready to compete in the level that I need to be to participate in the World Cup.
“This was not a choice but my only option in ensuring I get back to the level of basketball I have worked so hard to achieve so far in my career.
“I am extremely disappointed in this outcome but this was a decision made with the medical staff. I’m going to continue to push myself to be ready for the next time my name is called.
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“My personal, and our ultimate team goal is to qualify for the 2024 Olympics games and it will be an honor to represent my National Team next year.
Giannis Antetokounmpo in Nigeria
Despite being born to Nigerian parents, Giannis represents the Greece international basketball team.
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He was recently in Nigeria for the first time, engaging young basketball prospects at Rowe Park in Yaba, Lagos State.
Rowe Park is a significant spot as Hakeem Olajuwon, another NBA MVP who was born in Lagos, Nigeria, was discovered there.
He then celebrated his return to Nigeria with his mother with photos that went viral.
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