Will play, won’t play? Less than a month from the start of the World Cup, we still don’t know if Giannis Antetokounmpo will be dressed for the competition. The double MVP underwent knee surgery in June, and it’s obvious he won’t take any risks this summer, even if the Greek jersey is close to his heart. The Bucks are closely monitoring his rehabilitation and the All-Star interior was absent from the “media day” held by the Greek selection on Monday.
“You have to talk to our doctor and to the doctors of the Bucks” replied Dimitris Itoudisthe coach of Greece. “The news is that he is making an effort and will be reassessed shortly, and then we will make a final decision on whether he will participate or not. »
In the group of the United States, Greece must already deal with many absentees: Nick Calathes, already absent at the Euro in 2022, Kostas Sloukas and Tyler Dorsey! “Some spoke with me, and they gave us the reasons for their absences. For Kostas Sloukas, Nick Calathes, Leonidas Kaselakis and Tyler Dorsey, the common denominator is that they are hampered by injuries, which made their availability hypothetical. We are not lucky enough to have them all. We have adapted and the current players show enthusiasm in training and they are the first reflection of our team. Friendly matches will be the second reflection, with automatisms, duos and those who come from the bench. The desire is there and I have no complaints. Some don’t see our talent, but it’s a challenge for us to build our identity through these friendlies. »
