When asked about the possibility of carrying the Greek flag, he demurred. “That is an honor,” he said.. “If I am the flag bearer, great. If I am not, OK.

And to add to the honor, Antetokounmpo will carry the flag of his home country at the opening ceremony along the Seine River when the Games officially begin on July 26.

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Sport24 in Greece reported Antetokounmpo was a unanimous selection for the honor.. It is a historic moment for Greece, as Antetokounmpo becomes the first Black athlete to bear its flag in the Games.

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