The Greek Freak has been eliminated.
Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s best efforts, Greece fell to Germany 76-63 on Tuesday in the knockout round of the 2024 Olympics.
The two-time NBA MVP has performed strongly throughout the tournament, helping Greece reach this stage. The European nation has now made the quarterfinals in four of its five Olympic appearances but has yet to advance to the semifinals.
Here’s a deep dive into how Antetokounmpo’s performance in Paris compared to his NBA stats:
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece Stats for the 2024 Olympics
Through three group stage games, Antetokounmpo was nearly flawless.
Greece went 1-2, with narrow losses to Canada and Spain before upsetting Australia to sneak into the knockout round.
In those three games, Antetokounmpo averaged 27.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game on 68.9% shooting.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Stats for Greece vs. Germany
Antetokounmpo continued to stand out for Greece in their elimination game.
The Milwaukee Bucks star scored 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting, with two rebounds and three assists. While he shot 64.3% from the field, his teammates shot a combined 44.4%. This pattern was consistent throughout the tournament, with all four teams Greece faced having multiple NBA players while Antetokounmpo had to carry the entire load.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s NBA Stats
Antetokounmpo has developed from an unproven, mid-first-round pick into a perennial All-Star, MVP candidate, and NBA champion over the past 11 years.
His career averages are 23.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game. Last season, he was even better, posting averages of 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 1.2 steals.
The Bucks are again expected to be among the contenders in the Eastern Conference when teams take the floor in October. For now, though, Antetokounmpo has earned some much-needed time off.
