Yes, a healthy Giannis can make a difference,without him it will be very difficult for them to achieve anything. France can do it the players you mentioned will be badly missed, but they still have that quality. To be honest, i haven’t been following Spain. In my opinion, Serbia and Germany have the most well prepared teams.
That's true, and that's why they have the better odds for winning the tournament. Even if I didn't see any exhibition game, Serbia and Germany are among the 2 teams that it will be a surprise not to get any medal...
In my opinion, the main favorite is Serbia also, and Germany is the second best. Another medal contenders are France, Spain, Lithuania and Greece. Latvia as host nation will try its best surely, and maybe can become the revelation of the tournament...
You’re right, Serbia looks like the most complete squad on paper – they’ve got depth, experience, and the kind of chemistry that matters in tournaments. Germany too has shown they’re no longer just a “dark horse” but a real top contender after their World Cup run.
France and Spain are always dangerous in Eurobasket, no matter the roster changes. Lithuania also has strong fundamentals, and if Greece has Giannis in top shape, they can upset anyone.
Personally, I think the biggest surprise might come from either Latvia or Lithuania – both have that mix of talent and motivation that can crack the semifinals. For me, the final four could easily be -- Serbia, Germany, France, and one Baltic team (Latvia/Lithuania)....