 The following year, Alvertis was already a permanent member of the Greek team and took part at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.Even though he still was not starting the games, his contribution rose to 8.6 points per game, as Greece finished to an all-time best fifth position.It was obvious however, that the departure of legendary Panagiotis Giannakis and the imminent one of Fanis Christodoulou, would increase Alvertis’ responsibilities.