Greece and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo limped off the court during the third quarter of his national team’s 90-69 win over Estonia in their final Group C match at the EuroBasket tournament on Thursday evening.
While the 27-year-old player was spotted limping after the game, he was able to take part in Greece’s post-match celebrations on the court, also exchanging handshakes with Estonia’s players and coaches. According to Greece coach Dimitrios Itoudis, Antetokounmpo received treatment and ice for an ankle injury and is expected to make a quick recovery. “It’s all good,” Itoudis remarked, declaring the injury to be minor.
Prior to his ankle issue, Antetokounmpo emerged as Greece’s standout player against Estonia, leading his team with a record of 9-for-10 from the field. Throughout Greece’s four group stage games, Antetokounmpo averaged 29.5 points on 58% shooting in 26-½ minutes per game.
Elsewhere in Group C, Italy defeated Great Britain 90-56, little more than two hours after the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Italians end their group stage run in fourth place, while Great Britain remained winless at the foot of the table. Spain, Slovenia, and Serbia join Greece as winners of their respective groups.
