Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss 2023 FIBA World Cup

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Giannis Antetokounmpo joins the list of NBA stars who will miss the FIBA World Cup.

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Giannis said he is not ready to compete for Greece after meeting with the medical staff.

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Antetokounmpo posted "Everyone knows that I have passion and love for my national team and that will never change."

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“I am doing everything possible in my body to be the player my team needs to achieve the goals we have set for it.

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After several meetings with the medical staff, it is clear that I am not ready to compete at that level.

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My only option was to get back to the level of basketball I've worked so hard to achieve.

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I am extremely disappointed with this result but it was a decision made with the medical staff.

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I will continue to push myself to be ready for the next time my name is called.

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