Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will be included in the starting list of the Greek national team for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. However, his presence in this tournament is still in doubt. Although Giannis is not sure about the global championships in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, Nick Calathes will not help the team of Dimitris Itoudis. An official announcement is expected soon. Antetokounmpo underwent knee surgery two weeks after the end of the NBA season, which called his World Cup status into question. Previous stories suggest that he will do everything in his power to be with her. Giannis Antetokounmpo played for Greece at last summer's EuroBasket but despite his best efforts could not lead Dimitris Itoudis' side past the quarter-finals. In addition to his participation in EuroBasket, he also represented Greece in the World Cup of 2019 and 2014 and EuroBasket 2015. The 28-year-old NBA superstar had a fantastic season with the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 63 games. However, despite his impressive performance, the Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the Playoffs by eight seed Miami Heat. On the other hand, Nick Calathes has told the head coach of the Greek national team, Dimitris Itoudis, that he will not be available for another World Cup to rest this summer.
A new vision for Greece, which will not be able to rely on Kostas Sloukas. Calathes made his debut for the Greek national team at EuroBasket 2009 and has been a member ever since. He has participated in five continental championships and three World Cups, showing his dedication in representing his country. In the FIBA Championship, Calathes has been a valuable contributor, averaging 9.1 points and 4.5 assists, providing an average PIR of 11.3 for the Greek national team. In his last season with Fenerbahce, Calathes played 39 EuroLeague games, showing his skills with an average of eight points and 4.9 assists (PIR 10).
