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[Saba Sports News] Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece officially qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday by defeating Croatia in a qualifier. This will mark Antetokounmpo’s first time as an Olympian, a moment that proved to be overwhelming for him.
Cameras captured Antetokounmpo wiping away tears on the bench after Greece secured their Olympic spot. The Milwaukee Bucks star was visibly emotional about the achievement. This is the first time the Greek basketball team has qualified for the Olympics since 2008, long before Giannis joined the team.
As expected, Antetokounmpo played a crucial role in Greece’s success. He scored a team-high 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the 80-69 victory over Croatia. The team also features his brother Kostas, along with former collegiate standouts Nick Calathes and Thomas Walkup.