For nearly two decades, Greek basketball has lived in the shadow of its golden generation. The country’s last EuroBasket triumph came in 2005, and the last medal of any kind was a bronze in 2009. Since then, Greece has been a consistent participant, yet always stumbled in the knockout rounds. Quarterfinal exits in 2015, 2017, and 2022 marked a pattern of frustration.

Enter Giannis Antetokounmpo . At the height of his powers and coming off another playoff run NBA season, the two-time MVP once again shoulders the hopes of an entire nation . But unlike in Milwaukee, where he has Bobby Portis and Myles Turner to lean on, Giannis is the unquestioned alpha in Greece’s setup. The roster lacks depth and shooting, forcing Antetokounmpo to play superhero every possession.

Still, tournaments

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