Thanasis, Giannis and Kostas Antetokounmpo have already made NBA history by each winning a title, and now they want to make history on the European continent. Even if Alex is not there, the siblings are aware of experiencing something exceptional in this EuroBasket.
” It’s an amazing experience ” abstract Giannis Antetokounmpo. ” Sometimes when you are in the middle of this experience and you are creating the story, you are not aware of it because you are in the present moment. But I know that in 10, 15 or 20 years, when we take a step back, we will say to ourselves: “Incredible, the three of us were there! “. We can share and have the same story, and it’s unique. “
And soon four…
Undefeated in this European Championship, Greece will face the Czech Republic on Sunday evening. An opponent well within his reach to advance a little more towards this crazy goal: to win the title with three brothers. ” How many times have we seen that in a national team?” Kostas asks, who still has not scored a single point in this Euro. ” It’s really unique, and I really savor these moments and this experience.“
For the eldest, Thanasis, ” it’s an honor to be on the pitch with my brothers in the real sense, but also with my other brothers. We are all together. “
Only one absent, Alex, the youngest. At 20, he hasn’t passed the pre-selection stage, but he represents the future, and this season he will be with Giannis, Wisconsin, since he joined the G team. -Bucks League. In a year, at the World Cup, or at the Olympic Games, we could also see him in the Greek jersey.