Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected to Lead Greece at EuroBasket 2025 Across Multiple Host Nations

Giannis Antetokounmpo has confirmed his participation in EuroBasket 2025, leading the Greek national team as they aim for their first EuroBasket title since 2009. The tournament, running from August 27 to September 14 across Cyprus, Latvia, Poland, and Finland, will feature Greece competing in Group C against teams including Italy, Spain, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Greece’s preliminary 19-man roster includes veteran players like Kostas Sloukas and naturalized player Tyler Dorsey, while key players such as Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Nick Calathes will miss the tournament due to injury and other reasons. Head coach Vassilis Spanoulis emphasizes a blend of experienced talent and emerging youth, with the team beginning training in late July and preparing through friendly matches. Antetokounmpo's involvement comes amid speculation about his NBA future, but he appears focused on bringing success to Greece on the international stage. The team aims to build chemistry and contend for a medal against some of Europe's best basketball stars like Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic.