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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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...

Michael Jordan was “horrible player” Scottie Pippen says

Scottie Pippen, the former NBA player who achieved great success alongside Michael Jordan during their time with the Chicago Bulls, recently shared some surprising insights about Jordan and his own career. During an interview on the popular "Gimme the Hot...

Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation: “Poverty is No Joke”

On Tuesday, the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation (CAFF) held the first "Poverty is No Joke" event to "fuel opportunities" for the disadvantaged. The foundation is named after Charles Antetokounmpo, the father of the Antetokounmpo brothers, who have made waves in...

Giannis Antetokounmpo NFT Sells for $187K, Breaking Sorare NBA Record

On Sunday, an NFT (non-fungible token) of Giannis Antetokounmpo sold for $187,000 worth of ETH, setting a new record on Sorare NBA, for the highest-sold NFT on the platform. Sorare NBA is an NFT-driven fantasy basketball game, officially licensed by...

Kostas Antetokounmpo Joins Turkish Team Fenerbahce

Greek basketball star Kostas Antetokounmpo signed with Turkish club Fenerbahce just a few days after splitting from the Chicago Bulls. Kostas is Giannis Antetokounmpo's brother, the renowned basketballer who plays for the Milwaukee Bucks. Kostas Antetokounmpo will train under Greek coach...

Greece Advances to 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

Greece fought off a tough challenge against Belgium on November 14th, qualifying to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup with a 72-70 victory. Following a 20-point home loss against Latvia on November 11th, the only result desired by the Greek...