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Giannis: “I want to make Greeks proud” (video)

In post match press conference

Newsroom February 20 08:08

“Whatever I do, I have the whole of Greece behind me”, said Giannis Antetokounmpo in a post NBA-All Star Game press conference. The Greek Freak, who shone in the New Orleans game with 30 points, sent a message of love to the Greek people expressing his love for all the support. “I thank you very much for coming here. As I said anything I do I have Greece behind me. I want to make all Greeks proud. Thank you for the support. I love you all”, he said.

 

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