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Antetokounmpo, Greece head to Olympics. Brazil, Spain, Puerto Rico join them in Paris Games field

Giannis Antetokounmpo is now an Olympian

By TIM REYNOLDS
Published - Jul 07, 2024, 09:33 PM ET
Last Updated - Jul 07, 2024, 09:33 PM EDT

Giannis Antetokounmpo is now an Olympian.

Antetokounmpo is heading to the Olympics for the first time, after he scored 23 points and Greece held off Croatia 80-69 on Sunday in one of the four men's basketball qualifying tournament finals being held to determine the final spots in the 12-team field for the Paris Games.

“The best athletes in the world compete in the Olympic Games," Antetokounmpo said. "We have nothing to lose. ... I really believe we have an incredible team and we can accomplish something special.”

Georgios Papagiannis scored 19 points for Greece, which got 14 from Nick Calathes and earned an Olympic berth for the first time since 2008.

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