Antetokounmpo: After 16 years of hard work, we finally achieved success. Now everyone is relieved

September 15th, in the third-place match of the Men's Basketball Team, Greece defeated Finland 92-89 and won the bronze medal.

After the game, Antetokounmpo was interviewed by reporters. Speaking of helping the Greek men’s basketball team win the bronze medal, he said: “I am very happy for the team and the country. As the coach said, after 16 years of hard work, we finally brought success to the team. From day one, when we headed to training camp, we were very responsible for each other every day.

”Everyone believes in a common goal, which is to strive to win a medal, not because of what we deserve. Because in life you have to fight for everything, nothing is taken for granted. I think this is something we have been waiting for for a long time and now we feel relieved. ”

In this European Championship, Antetokounmpo played 7 games for Greece, averaging 27.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, and shooting percentage of 69%.