THE Giannis Antetokounbos He will lead the National Basketball National Basketball in yet another major event, giving the “present” to Eurobasket 2025.
NBA’s twice MVP, champion in 2021, and of course the ultimate star of Greece basketball, Yiannis Antetokounbos, is getting ready for the Eurobasket 2025, causing awe and respect for the other stars of the event.
FIBA.com has spoken to top players from all over Europe who will take part in this year’s event and the views on Yannis Antetokounbos are impressive – from self -denial and hard work, to his leadership presence and terror in the parquet.
“It’s different when playing for Greece”
The Grizzlies player, Sadi Aldama (Spain), who faced John in both the NBA and the 2024 Olympics, said: “He has pride when he wears the coat of arms. It’s otherwise. He plays every match with passion, with a heart. He doesn’t just play for himself – he plays for Greece. “
‘He sacrifices his body for the team’
The experienced Italian, Nikolos Meli (Italy), dropped John’s self -denial: “Bringing such energy to every game means that you are ready to sacrifice your body for the team. And John does this every time. “
Meli also remembered a hilarious snapshot of Eurobasket 2022, when Italy’s coach, Poseko, jumped into John’s arms after Italy’s victory over Serbia.
“If he had injured him at that time, we are talking about millions of damage!” he said jokingly.
‘His job inspires’
Kostas Sloukas, his teammate at the National, praised his mentality: “He has succeeded, but he is always the first to enter the locker room and the last to leave the stadium.”
‘Inspires a whole generation’
France’s 20 -year -old star Zakari Rissasse said: “He inspired me growing up. The way the game approaches has helped me to evolve. It’s unique. “
‘He tries to destroy everyone’
The Eurobasket 2022 MVP, Willy Erngomet (Spain), was clear: “He wants to destroy every opponent. It is an example for all of us. Its hard work is unique. “
‘Always has an ace in the sleeve’
Finland’s NBaer, Lauri Markanen, said: “It is impossible to play one against one. Whatever you try to get, it has a way to beat you. It’s unstoppable. “
“With him in the parquet, everything becomes easier”
The international guard, Tyler Dorsey, praised Giannis’ influence on the game: “All opponents are only dealing with him. The stadium opens us, it makes our lives easier. “
‘Fighter, never give up’
“He’s a warrior. Never stops. It’s a guy you don’t often find in the parquet, “added Matthew Ponitka (Poland).
“You can’t lose him for a second,” Furkan Corkmaz (Turkey) added, and continued: “Every second on the pitch, something can happen. It is fast, dynamic and still improves. He has not reached his ceiling! “
‘No mistakes are allowed’
For his part, Bogdan Bogdanovic (Serbia) said: “If you are wrong, he punishes you. In defense, in attack, in surprise – it is unstoppable. “
“It’s really … Greek Freak”
At the same wavelength is Sassu Salin (Finland): “As his nickname says: he is a ‘Greek Freak’. Can nail from the line of shots. It’s just a phenomenon. “
“Twice MVP in NBA – what else to say?”
“You don’t have to say much. Twice MVP in the world’s best league. This says it all, “said Simone Fontekio (Italy).
Giannis Antetokounbos will be again the great leader of Greece at Eurobasket 2025, ready to inspire, dominate and – as his opponents say – to destroy every obstacle to him.