It was in May that Shams Charania revealed Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking at a future outside Milwaukee. It quickly spiralled into the franchise, bringing Myles Turner from Indiana, although Damian Lillard became a sacrificial pawn. However, what if those two actions weren’t connected? The Bucks’ media day came full of surprises, and explained their calm demeanor throughout the summer.
With the top brass present, questions around the Greek Freak’s future poured in. That’s when Bucks Governor Wes Edens dropped a bombshell. The Bucks never thought Antetokounmpo considered leaving. “I had a great conversation with Giannis back in June. And he made it very clear he is committed to Milwaukee,” he revealed on the Bucks media day.
In hindsight, it’s something the NBA world guessed. Gianni