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They can destroy us as a nation, but they cannot take away our love and pride for Greece.
The setting: The live broadcast of a game between two US basketball teams managed by Greek-Americans. The Milwaukee Bucks of John Antetokounmpo, and the Memphis Grizzlies of Kosta Koufos and Nick Calathes.
During the live broadcast of "The Starters of NBA.com" show, which featured this sporty "Greek conflict", the host, Tas Melas (who is also of Greek-American decent), surprised his viewers and his guests by doing the unthinkable.
When the sporty conflict began to be broadcasted, Tas suddenly stood up and in front of his (stunned) co-hosts, and viewers, began to proudly sing the Greek national anthem. His co-host attempted to interrupt him thinking that this was inappropriate, but Tas totally ignored him and at some point even told him to "shut up" so as to allow him to continue! Tas sang the anthem, with a booming voice that exhumed sentiment for the Motherland and once he finished he screamed out "Hellas" while being applauded by everyone who was in the room.
What can we say... That is the reason HellasFrappe exists!
These are the Greeks who bring tears to our eyes, and motivate us to continue what we set out to do.
Bravo Palikari mou
Athanato Elliniko Pnevma - Which translates to the Immortal Greek and beautiful soul!
(At 37.53 into the video)
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