Giannis Antetokoumpo Talks About His Future With The Bucks

February 20, 2025 ,

The NBA world is still reeling from the Luka Doncic trade—a move so unexpected, so perfectly executed in the dead of night, that it left fans, analysts, and even players questioning what could possibly come next.

All eyes are now on Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks’ two-time MVP and the face of their franchise. A cloud of uncertainty looms over his future, with whispers growing louder about whether he could be the next big name on the move.

Speculation reached a fever pitch after ESPN’s NBA insider, Shams Charania, hinted during a recent appearance on Get Up that Giannis could consider requesting a trade if the Bucks fail to make a deep playoff run.



Giannis' Dilemma

As the NBA playoffs draw near, the spotlight intensifies on the Milwaukee Bucks and their transcendent star, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Despite their regular-season dominance, the Bucks face immense pressure to translate that success into a deep postseason run. 

Yet, lingering questions about the Bucks’ ability to build a true championship contender around him have cast a shadow over his future with the franchise. 

Antetokounmpo loves the Bucks, but he "loves winning more," Charania reported— something readily apparent to members of the franchise, who are all aware of how important it is for Milwaukee to compete for a title this season.


An Uncertain Future

Trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo have persisted for some time, casting a cloud of uncertainty over his future in Milwaukee. Though Giannis has consistently voiced his loyalty to the Bucks, the unforgiving nature of professional sports underscores the need for success and championships to cement a player’s legacy. 

 “NBA is business,” Antetokounmpo said. “If I got traded, I would do my job, but I don’t think that I would ever text (and ask for a trade). I am not this kind of guy. They would have to kick me out. A lot of people don’t know me. A lot of people know me through things that they read or they watch me on TV. A lot of people see what other players do and assume I might do the same. But I’m going to be very honest with you, I’ve done what I said I would do since Day 1. And it hasn’t changed."


Giannis The Powerhouse

Antetokounmpo is an NBA legend, with two MVPs, a Finals MVP, and a 2021 championship with the Bucks. 

At 6'11, he’s one of only three players to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, boasting career averages of 23.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks. 

In October 2023, he signed a three-year, three-year, $175 million extension with Milwaukee. He can become an unrestricted free agent in 2027 if he declines his 2027-28 player option worth $62,786,601.


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