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Dr. George Korkos, Greek-American Founder of Milwaukee Bucks
"Before Giannis there was another Greek," the founding owner of the Milwaukee Bucks says with a big grin on his face as he shows off his NBA Championships ring he still proudly wears almost five decades after his...
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Greece Secures Second Round Spot in FIBA World Cup
Greece came back from a 15-point deficit to defeat New Zealand 83-74, securing their qualification to the second round of the FIBA World Cup.
In the next round, they will face Lithuania and Montenegro.
Greece finished second in Group C behind...
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Team USA Beat Greece at FIBA Basketball World Cup
On Monday, Team USA cruised past Greece with a comfortable 109-81 victory at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Having beaten Greece, the US team will now advance to the second group phase of the tournament. On Wednesday, the US team...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Bucks Uncertain
Giannis Antetokounmpo said that he is not yet willing to sign a new contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
In a few weeks, he will be eligible for a three-year extension worth about $173 million, but he doesn’t plan to sign...
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Greek Team Without Giannis Antetokounmpo for FIBA World Cup
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed his official decision not to participate in the upcoming FIBA World Cup. He has emphasized his intention to focus on the 2024 Olympic Games.
In a recent social media post, Antetokounmpo has expressed regrets over his...
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Basketball Legend Nikos Galis Moved by Emotional Retirement Ceremony
Legendary Greek basketball player Nikos Galis was honored on Friday by the Greek Basketball Federation with a jersey retirement ceremony.
The ceremony occurred during a friendly game between Greece and Slovenia. As the lights dimmed and the iconic retired player...
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NBA Star Stephen Curry Celebrates Wedding Anniversary in Santorini
NBA star Stephen Curry celebrated his 12th wedding anniversary with Ayesha Curry on the Greek island of Santorini.
The Golden State Warriors player wrote on Instagram: "My Woman. I Love you more than you know. I’m thankful for every experience...
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Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, and Other NBA Stars Holidaying in Greece
Several high-profile NBA stars including Shaquille O'Neal and Magic Johnson have been spotted holidaying in Greece.
Most of the basketball stars were seen vacationing on the Greek island of Mykonos with their partners. Shaquille O'Neal, Paul George, Karl-Anthony Towns, Patrick...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Included in Greece’s World Cup Roster
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been included in Greece's preliminary roster for the basketball World Cup which will take place in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, from 25 August to 10 September 2023.
The NBA star had a cleanup in his left...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Spotted in Mykonos
Giannis Antetokounmpo escaped the Athens heat over the weekend to cool down on the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos.
Local site Mykonoslive.tv spotted the Greek freak walking on the main street of the island in the evening accompanied by his brothers...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Shows Off his Soccer Skills
Giannis Antetokounmpo showed off his soccer skills and jokingly asked whether the Saudi Arabia football league need a striker.
Giannis can be seen juggling the ball for around ten seconds before he ultimately loses control.
https://twitter.com/Giannis_An34/status/1679938533551927301
Hundreds of followers on Twitter responded...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Teaches Basketball to Children in Greece
On Tuesday, Greek-Nigerian Basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo shared images online of himself teaching the children at the Antetokounbros Academy in Greece to play basketball.
The athlete, who is one of the most recognized faces in the National Basketball Association (NBA),...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Wins the PBWA Magic Johnson Award
Giannis Antetokounmpo has earned another award, as the Professional Basketball Writers Association voted him as the 2022-23 Magic Johnson Award winner on Tuesday.
The award “honors the player who best combines excellence on the basketball court with cooperation and dignity...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Buys Athens Home for the Whole Family
Giannis Antetokounmpo has bought a massive new home for the whole family, including his mother and brothers, in the leafy suburb of Psychiko in Athens.
The Greek Freak, currently in Greece, is said to have bought the futuristic apartment building...
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The Day Greece Began Its Love Affair with Basketball
Basketball in Greece was mediocre until June 14, 1987, when the National Team won the EuroBasket and Greeks fell in love with the sport.