Madrid, Aug 11 (EFE).- The Greek Giannis Antetokounmpo, center for the Milwaukee Bucks and great star of the NBA, communicated through his social networks that he is not prepared to compete at the level he needs to participate in the World Cup, that It will be held in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia, starting on August 25.
After a long season in which he says he has pushed his body “to the limit to be the player” he needs to be to help his team achieve its goals, Antetokounmpo said: “After months of work and multiple meetings with the medical staff it is clear I’m not prepared to compete at the level I need to participate in the World Cup”.
“This was not a choice, but my only option to make sure I get back to the level of basketball that I have worked so hard to achieve so far in my career. I am very disappointed by this result, but it was a decision made with the medical staff,” he added. the ’34’.
Although upset by such a decision, the basketball player from Athens assured that he will continue to make an effort “to be ready the next time” that they call him and affirmed that his personal goal is to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games and represent his team. . EFE
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