Giannis Passes on Greece for Heat | Miami Heat News

Giannis Antetokounmpo, fresh off his move to the Miami Heat, is sitting out Greece’s FIBA World Cup qualifiers to protect his health after a brutal injury-riddled season. Despite strong support from Greek officials and the Heat, his recovery comes first — he hasn’t played in an official game since March. While he won’t suit up for his country, Giannis remains laser-focused on dominating with Miami, already working hard this offseason to be ready for training camp by mid-September. When healthy, he was unstoppable — averaging over 27 points, nearly 10 rebounds, and 5 assists while shooting over 60% from the field. Meanwhile, Heat teammates like Fontecchio, Jovic, and Larsson will represent their nations, proving Giannis’ absence won’t dim Team USA’s global presence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c0f19a47c6dc5cd9