Giannis calls the Greek bronze of his “greatest achievement”

Riga, Latvia – Giannis Antetokounpo He wrote 30 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, leading Greece at 92-89 victory in Finland in the bronze game in Eurobasket on Sunday.

It was the first Greek medal Eurobasket from Bronze Win in 2009. years.

“We’ve succeeded. This is probably one of the greatest achievements I’ve ever achieved as a sportsman,” Antetokounpo said, The Milwaukee Bucks star and past NBA champion and MVP. “I know I won the NBA Championship, but there is no feeling that it represents your national team and represent 12 million people who breathe and live this national team. This is probably the greatest achievement so far the greatest achievement in my life.”

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It was the sixth time that Greece ended up on the Podium on Eurobasket, with two gold, one silver and three bronze medals.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markanen had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Finland.

Greece, who was never dragged and led at one point, had lead with 11 points with less than two minutes, but Finland gathered.

Elias Valtonen had the opportunity to tie the game with three free throws with left five seconds, but she missed the third. Antetokounpu finally controlled the jump for Greece and sealed the game with a pair of free throws.

Greece is Turkey redirected to the semifinals, and Germany won Finland. Turkey and Germany have faced later Sunday for the gold medal.