By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
The traditional media day of the Greek National Team took place on Monday (31/7) in anticipation of the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup.
During this event, head coach Dimitris Itoudis addressed the situation concerning Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is still uncertain due to surgery he underwent after the end of the NBA season.
The Milwaukee Bucks star missed the media day, but Itoudis remains hopeful.
“That should be addressed to our doctor and the doctors of the Bucks. The information is that he is making an effort, and he will be reevaluated shortly, and we will have a final decision on whether he will make it or not,” Itoudis said.
He also talked about the players who will miss the World Cup, such as Nick Calathes, Kostas Sloukas, and Tyler Dorsey.
“There were athletes who discussed with me; they informed us about the reasons why they can’t be here. Kostas Sloukas, Nick Calathes, Leonidas Kaselakis, and Tyler Dorsey. The common denominator was that some of them were hindered by injuries, making it a hypothetical question as to whether they would be available. We are not in the fortunate position to have all of them. We adapted, and the present players show eagerness in training; they are the first mirror for us. The friendly matches serve as the second mirror, the coordination, the duos, and those coming from the bench. The zeal is here, and I have no complaints. Some may not see talent in our eyes, but it’s a challenge for us to build our identity through these friendlies.“