Giannis Antetokounmpo: “We will give everything, we will be humble and focused”

For the first time at EuroBasket 2022, Giannis Antetokounmpo was the one to represent the national team players at the match press conference. The Greek freak kept a low profile, promising that Greece would do everything for good in this tournament and ready to take the next step, starting with the match against Estonia.

In detail what Giannis Antetokounmpo said:

“My team played great. Of course we had problems at the beginning, we didn’t have any energy. We don’t need to apologize. At halftime we rallied, came out and played good defense that gave us good shots. We stayed focused, we wanted to play good defense and lead the field.

I try not to judge my performances, just enjoy it as much as possible. Controlling what I can, giving energy and creating. Every game is different, every time the experience is different. I would say this is one of those moments where I’m really looking forward to playing with the team. I’ve been out since 2019. I don’t know if it’s because of the three-year absence, because of my team-mates or because the coach motivates me. The point is that the

I saw the Milwaukee Bucks guys out of the corner of my eye at first, but then I didn’t want to pay attention there. You’ve seen me play so many times. I wanted to focus on the team and develop the good habits we need, how we would react to difficulties. I am honest with you.

What happened in the dressing room at half-time, I try to keep inside as much as possible. If the coach wants to share them, he can do that. It’s easy. The coach wanted us to go out on the field and react to what happened. This team is not only good when they win, but also when they are behind. It reacts and bounces back, we’ve done that before.

Playing with my siblings is great. Sometimes when you’re making history, you’re in the moment it’s happening and you don’t realize it. Maybe 15 or 20 years from now, if we look back at what we’ve done, we’ll understand that. We all want to improve, I hope Alex reaches national team level and we have him with us.

I don’t know where this team can go. Every day we try to get better. I think sometimes when we win, I don’t know why, maybe we relax a little and think we’re better, like we’re blown away.

In 2014 I was in this position again. We were 5-0 then, we had beaten Argentina and Croatia, but we lost the first leg by 25 points. We have done a lot of good, we continue to come together as a team. God only knows what will happen in the knockouts. I don’t want this team to go insane. We’re not that kind of team. I know everyone will give it their all when they step onto the field. Nobody has a contract with winning. We will give everything. We will be humble and focused.

We have to be good against Estonia, if you come in and are relaxed, that also takes you to the next round, that is to the round of 16. I hope that we are all healthy, that Kostas is back and that Papagiannis has found a different rhythm. Thank you guys for the love, we are here and we will try to give everything“.