Milwaukee Bucks star Thanasis Antetokounmpo is facing surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. The news was reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, who stated that the injury occurred during a workout this week and will prevent him from participating in the upcoming summer games with the Greek national team as they strive to qualify for the Olympics.
Antetokounmpo, who is 31 years old and has been a part of the Bucks for five years, played 34 games this season. Despite signing several one-year contracts to remain with the team, his injury raises questions about his future with the Bucks. The team may have to reconsider their approach considering he won’t be able to play for an entire year.
Last year, when Giannis did not play for the Greek team, Thanasis had a more significant role. However, with his injury, he is likely to miss most, if not all, of the next NBA season. This news comes at a time when many basketball fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the NBA Finals. For more information on NBA betting insights and expert analysis on the playoffs, tune into “Bet the Edge” hosted by Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick on weekdays at 6AM ET on various platforms for podcasts.