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One of the best European basketball players today, 29-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo, made it clear that playing for the national team is still important to him. At an event organized to promote recycling in Athens, the star of the Milwaukee Bucks spoke about his plans for the summer and a potential appearance at the Eurobasket.
During the ceremony, where he was declared the ambassador of recycling in his homeland, the two-time NBA MVP shared his optimism and a humorous tone.
There are still many question marks over our heads.
"If I'm healthy, I'll definitely be there. I don't even know what I'm going to eat tonight, so I can't think that far ahead until August," he said with a laugh, but also with a touch of sincerity, making it clear that his health is his number one priority.
Messages from Athens: pride, responsibility and love for the country
In addition to his basketball ambitions, this 29-year-old ace dedicated himself to spreading environmental awareness among young people in his homeland.
"I try to teach my children how important recycling is — not only them, but all children in Greece, both young and old," he said in the presence of numerous guests, with great applause from the audience.
The question about national identity and Greek basketball elicited a particularly emotional response from him.
"It is in our culture that we strive for better. I have traveled around the world and nowhere have I seen a culture like Greece — we always give 100%," he said proudly, emphasizing the uniqueness of the Greek spirit.
If he manages to recover in time, the brilliant wing center should be one of the key players of the national team at the European Championship. He has been playing for the Bucks since 2013, and this season he excelled with an average of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists.
He will certainly be a key player for this team, and a player who can change the dynamics within the team.
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