After winning the NBA Most Valuable Player award this past season, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo now has his sights set on a gold medal in the FIBA World Cup this coming September. In fact, the Greek Freak would actually be willing to trade his newly-won Maurice Podoloff trophy for a gold medal.

“I would change the MVP title for the gold medal in China. I always feel something special when playing for the national team. When you are starting the tournament and listening to the national anthem, the emotions can’t be described. After the first basket, the first plays, it is an amazing experience and every time I feel as proud as the first time. The feeling of winning with the national team is incredible and I have said before that I will always be part of the team, as long as I am healthy like this summer.” Antetokounmpo said in an interview with Greek newspaper “Ta Nea”, per EuroHoops.

Many NBA stars, especially in Team USA, have dropped out of the FIBA World Cup to prepare for the upcoming season. However, the reigning MVP remains committed to his beloved national squad.

Antetokounmpo's instantly makes Greece a team to watch in this year's tournament. He will suit up alongside his brothers, Kostas and Thanasis. Greece is in Group F, along with New Zealand, Brazil, and Montenegro.

Greece secured the silver medal in 2006 and, to this day, it remains their best finish in the tournament. Giannis Antetokounmpo has a chance to make history by leading Greece to their first-ever gold medal finish in the FIBA World Cup.