Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak leads Greece to 2024 Olympics in tears

Greece defeated Croatia 80-69 on Sunday, July 7, 2024, securing their spot in the Olympic Games for the first time since 2008.

Leading the way with 23 points and 8 rebounds from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece dominated the whole game and left the packed Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus in a state of joy.

Greece was aided by a passionate home crowd and proved the bettors who had placed Greece as the pre-tournament favorite to win the OQT and earn a spot in the men's basketball competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris correct.

Following the accomplishment, Antetokounmpo of Nigerian descent was moved to tears going to the Olympics for the first time.

Greece defeated Slovenia 96-68 on Saturday to get to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) final.

In front of 11,216 supporters in the Peace and Friendship Stadium on Thursday, Greece did not disappoint.

Vassilis Spanoulis led his team to a 93-71 victory against Egypt and a semi-final spot against Slovenia despite Giannis Antetokounmpo taking a break.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led Greece to a commanding 109-82 victory over the Dominican Republic in their Group B opener.

Giannis finished with 32 points on 11 of 11 shots, two rebounds, two assists, two steals, and an incredible blocked shot that went on social media highlight reels in just eighteen minutes.

Greece has competed in four Olympic Games, with three fifth-place places being their highest performance.