Limassol, Cyprus – Bucks general manager John Horst, coach Doc Rivers, and his top assistant, Darvin Ham, were sitting courtside in the opening Eurobasket game for Greece against Italy.

Everyone assumed that they were there to support Giannis; however, there was also one more thing.

The game was also an eye-test about the upcoming deal with Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who was about to play his first official game after more than a year. Thanasis hustled, as usual, dunked the ball, and proved that he is a back for good.

Asked if the game played a role in the signing, Thanasis admitted that it did: “For sure. They were here after the first game against Italy, and they were excited because I was playing defense. I was doing my job, that’s my role. The important thing is that everyone who

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