It turns out Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be playing for his country this summer.

The two-time NBA MVP and 2021 Finals MVP announced Friday morning he will withdraw from participating in the FIBA World Cup with his home country Greece, citing medical concerns.

“Everyone knows my passion and love for my National Team has and never will change. Since the conclusion of my NBA season I have been pushing my body to the limits to be the player I need to be to help our team achieve the goals we set,” he posted on Twitter. “But after months of work and multiple meetings with medical staff it is clear that I am not ready to compete in the level that I need to be to participate in the World Cup.

“This was not a choice but my only option in ensuring I get back to the level of basketball I have worked so hard to achieve so far in my career. I am extremely disappointed in this outcome but this was a decision made with the medical staff. I’m going to continue to push myself to be ready for the next time my name is called. My personal, and our ultimate team goal is to qualify for the 2024 Olympics games and it will be an honor to represent my National Team next year.”

Antetokounmpo had a routine cleanup procedure on his left knee earlier this summer, and Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin told reporters he expected him back for training camp in September.

The tournament is slated to begin Aug. 25 and finish Sept. 10, with Greece’s first game set for Aug. 26 against Jordan.

The Greek star had missed time throughout the regular season and playoffs due to knee soreness, missing most of Game 1 and both Games 2 and 3 during the Bucks’ playoff loss to the Miami Heat.

Antetokounmpo averaged a career-high 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists last season.

Giannis’ brother, Thanasis, is on Greece’s roster for the World Cup.

Greece is in a group with the United States, New Zealand, and Jordan.