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NBA players on Mykonos

Entities: Mykonos · Betsson BC · National Basketball Association · James Harden · Buddy Hield

Overview

In July 2026 the Greek island of Mykonos became a seasonal hub for NBA off‑season activity. Early in the month, Giannis Antetokounmpo spent ten days on the island, joined by friend LeBron James, while Miami Heat defensive specialist Devin Mitchell traveled there to conduct training sessions with Antetokounmpo following his recent move to the Heat.

Later in the month, James Harden and Buddy Hield also combined vacation time with preparation for the 2026‑27 season, using a private indoor gym at the "Άνω Μεράς" facility. Their workouts were observed by young athletes from the local Betsson BC academy, who were given the chance to watch and photograph the NBA players. The two visits illustrate a growing trend of top basketball figures mixing leisure travel with off‑season training in high‑profile tourist destinations.

Overall, the snapshots show a pattern of multiple NBA stars repeatedly choosing Mykonos as a backdrop for both recreation and preseason conditioning throughout the summer.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    James Harden and Buddy Hield train on Mykonos during vacation

    James Harden and Buddy Hield combined vacation and off‑season training on Mykonos, drawing media attention and inspiring local youth at a basketball academy.

  2. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James to vacation in Mykonos as NBA defender heads to Greece for training

    Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James will vacation together on Mykonos, while NBA defender Devin Mitchell heads to Greece to train with Antetokounmpo.

Sources

gazzetta.gr · irafina.gr · metrosport.gr · pelop.gr