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“A demigod, there’s no one like him”: NBA and FIBA praise Antetokounmpo – Greek flag celebration after leading Greece to Eurobasket quarterfinals

“He’s the best player,” emphasized the Milwaukee Bucks – The Greek superstar scored 37 points in 29 minutes with only two trips to the free-throw line

Newsroom September 8 08:59

Praise poured in from both sides of the Atlantic for Giannis Antetokounmpo after his stellar performance on Sunday night, leading Greece to an 84–79 victory over Israel and a spot in the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals.

The “Greek Freak,” in just 29 minutes, put up 37 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out 1 assist, finishing with a player efficiency rating of 37 — all while going to the free-throw line only twice.

The Greek superstar was unstoppable, attacking Israel’s basket repeatedly and throwing down powerful dunks whenever he had the chance, despite the opponents’ physical play.

There's nobody like him. 🇬🇷#EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark pic.twitter.com/6xQhL7PLK5

— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 7, 2025

“Giannis had a CRAZY performance leading Greece to the EuroBasket quarterfinals,” the NBA wrote on its official Instagram account.

FIBA joined in: “There’s no one like him,” the federation posted, reminding fans that Antetokounmpo has now been representing Greece for 11 years. In another post featuring a sketch, FIBA added: “Giannis Antetokounmpo is a demigod, I’m convinced of it.”

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a demigod, I'm convinced. ⚡️#EuroBasket | #MakeYourMark pic.twitter.com/qMPyWN4V1Y

— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) September 7, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks also weighed in, praising their franchise star: “He’s the best player in the world,” they wrote, calling his Sunday night showing in Riga a “dominant performance.”

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Best player in the world.

37 PTS | 10 REB | 78% FG pic.twitter.com/Kh9CB0ao6b

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) September 7, 2025

The Bucks even highlighted one of Antetokounmpo’s toughest baskets with the playful caption: “Go-go gadget Giannis,” referencing Inspector Gadget.

Go-go gadget Giannis. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/gLpWXjsCuy

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) September 7, 2025

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