Greece, Spain, Brazil, and Puerto Rico have locked in the final spots for the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, triumphing in the finals of the 2024 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments on Sunday.
In an electrifying finale in Piraeus, Greece, the Greek team triumphed over Croatia with an 80-69 victory. NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was a standout, making eight of his 17 shots and finishing with 23 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. 🏀✨ This marks Giannis' Olympic debut in Paris, a moment fans have eagerly awaited.
\"It's very nice to qualify because that's the first step,\" said Greek center Georgios Papagiannis. \"At the Olympics, we're looking to do something really good there.\"
This qualification is a significant milestone for Greece, as they haven't competed in the Olympic basketball event since the 2008 Beijing Games.
