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Giannis Antetokounmpo Ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for Highest Score

Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo is now on par with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for scoring 45-plus points in 18 career games for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Milwaukee Bucks 'Greek Freak' scored 48 points with 17 rebounds in the 112-108 loss against...

Greek Basketball Coach Giannis Ioannidis Dies at 78

The Greek basketball world is mourning the loss of Giannis Ioannidis, who died at the age of 78. Ioannidis was a respected figure in Greek sport, particularly known for his coaching work with Aris and Olympiacos in the '80s...

Team USA Beat Greece at FIBA Basketball World Cup

On Monday, Team USA cruised past Greece with a comfortable 109-81 victory at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Having beaten Greece, the US team will now advance to the second group phase of the tournament. On Wednesday, the US team...

Greek Team Without Giannis Antetokounmpo for FIBA World Cup

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed his official decision not to participate in the upcoming FIBA World Cup. He has emphasized his intention to focus on the 2024 Olympic Games. In a recent social media post, Antetokounmpo has expressed regrets over his...

Basketball Legend Nikos Galis Moved by Emotional Retirement Ceremony

Legendary Greek basketball player Nikos Galis was honored on Friday by the Greek Basketball Federation with a jersey retirement ceremony. The ceremony occurred during a friendly game between Greece and Slovenia. As the lights dimmed and the iconic retired player...

Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, and Other NBA Stars Holidaying in Greece

Several high-profile NBA stars including Shaquille O'Neal and Magic Johnson have been spotted holidaying in Greece. Most of the basketball stars were seen vacationing on the Greek island of Mykonos with their partners. Shaquille O'Neal, Paul George, Karl-Anthony Towns, Patrick...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Teaches Basketball to Children in Greece

On Tuesday, Greek-Nigerian Basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo shared images online of himself teaching the children at the Antetokounbros Academy in Greece to play basketball. The athlete, who is one of the most recognized faces in the National Basketball Association (NBA),...

Michael Jordan was “horrible player” Scottie Pippen says

Scottie Pippen, the former NBA player who achieved great success alongside Michael Jordan during their time with the Chicago Bulls, recently shared some surprising insights about Jordan and his own career. During an interview on the popular "Gimme the Hot...

Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation: “Poverty is No Joke”

On Tuesday, the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation (CAFF) held the first "Poverty is No Joke" event to "fuel opportunities" for the disadvantaged. The foundation is named after Charles Antetokounmpo, the father of the Antetokounmpo brothers, who have made waves in...

Giannis Antetokounmpo NFT Sells for $187K, Breaking Sorare NBA Record

On Sunday, an NFT (non-fungible token) of Giannis Antetokounmpo sold for $187,000 worth of ETH, setting a new record on Sorare NBA, for the highest-sold NFT on the platform. Sorare NBA is an NFT-driven fantasy basketball game, officially licensed by...