If you're tuning into one of Greece's games at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, you might be wondering, "Where is Giannis Antetokounmpo?"
Ahead of the international tournament, the two-time NBA MVP was placed on Team Greece's extended roster. However, Antetokounmpo underwent a procedure on his left knee earlier this summer, leaving his availability for the FIBA Basketball World Cup up in the air.
Here's everything we know about Antetokounmpo's status.
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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing for Greece at FIBA Basketball World Cup?
On Aug. 11, Antetokounmpo announced that he will not play in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. In a statement posted on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, Antetokounmpo revealed that he is not physically ready to take the floor for Team Greece.
His full statement:
Everyone knows my passion and love for my National Team has and never will change. Since the conclusion of my NBA season I have been pushing my body to the limits to be the player I need to be to help our team achieve the goals we set.
But after months of work and multiple meetings with medical staff it is clear that I am not ready to compete in the level that I need to be to participate in the World Cup. This was not a choice but my only option in ensuring I get back to the level of basketball I have worked so hard to achieve so far in my career. I am extremely disappointed in this outcome but this was a decision made with the medical staff.
I'm going to continue to push myself to be ready for the next time my name is called. My personal, and our ultimate team goal is to qualify for the 2024 Olympics games and it will be an honor to represent my National Team next year.
In early July, The Athletic's Shams Charania, Eric Nehm and Joe Vardon reported that Antetokounmpo had a procedure performed on his left knee in order to "clean up loose cartilage." He was included on Greece's 22-man roster later that month, but he didn't suit up for any of the team's pre-tournament games.
Team Greece roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Here is Greece's preliminary roster for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup:
| Player | Height | Position |
| Kostas Antetokounmpo | 6-10 | Forward |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | 6-6 | Forward |
| Dimitris Agravanis | 6-10 | Forward |
| Lefteris Bochoridis | 6-5 | Guard |
| Manos Chatzidakis | 6-10 | Forward |
| Nikos Chougkaz | 6-9 | Forward |
| Dimitris Flionis | 6-1 | Guard |
| Panagiotis Kalaitzakis | 6-6 | Guard |
| Giannoulis Larentzakis | 6-5 | Guard |
| Michalis Lountzis | 6-6 | Forward |
| Lefteris Mantzoukas | 6-10 | Forward |
| Dino Mitoglou | 6-10 | Forward |
| Dimitris Moraitis | 6-3 | Guard |
| Georgios Papagiannis | 7-1 | Center |
| Kostas Papanikolaou | 6-8 | Forward |
| Ioannis Papapetrou | 6-9 | Guard |
| Nikos Rogkavopoulos | 6-8 | Forward |
| Vasilis Toliopoulos | 6-2 | Guard |
| Georgios Tsalmpouris | 7-1 | Center |
| Thomas Walkup | 6-4 | Guard |
| Vangelis Zougris | 6-7 | Center |
Team Greece schedule at 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Team Greece will be part of Group C at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The team will face Jordan, New Zealand and the United States in the group stage and play its games in the Philippines.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 26 | vs. Jordan | 4:45 a.m. |
| Aug. 28 | vs. United States | 8:40 a.m. |
| Aug. 30 | vs. New Zealand | 8:40 a.m. |
When is the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup?
- Dates: Aug. 25-Sept. 10
- Locations: Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup will begin on Friday, Aug. 25. The group stage will take place in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines.
The championship game will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10.
How to watch 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup: TV channels and live streams
- Dates: Aug. 25-Sept. 10
- TV channels: ESPN2
- Live stream: ESPN+ | Courtside 1891 | Sling TV
All 92 FIBA Basketball World Cup games will be available to watch on either ESPN2 or ESPN+. Basketball fans can also stream the games via Courtside 1891 or Sling TV.
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