Speculation has sparked recently about potential trade destinations for the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, following his clear indication that he may not stay with the franchise in the long term.
In the upcoming summer, Milwaukee can present Antetokounmpo with a five-year contract offer valued at up to $334 million, which would be the largest contract in NBA history. However, it appears that the former NBA MVP’s primary focus is on securing another championship.
“As long as we play and we approach the game every single day the right way, and we all sacrifice for the common goal, I could see myself being a Milwaukee Buck for the rest of my career,” Giannis told the 48 minutes podcast.
“But the moment I feel like people are not as committed as I am to get that golden thing in the bag, I am not.
“I’m a Milwaukee Buck, but most importantly, I’m a winner. If there is a better situation for me to win the Larry O’Brien, I have to take that better situation.”
According to reports from ESPN, five teams have emerged as potential destinations for Antetokounmpo, at least in some capacity. These teams include the New Orleans Pelicans, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, and Golden State Warriors.
There are also a few less prominent contenders that have been linked to the Bucks star, albeit to a lesser extent.
While any of these teams could be appealing to Antetokounmpo given his status as an elite player, some seem to be more suitable fits than others. In particular, the Warriors and Raptors stand out as intriguing options.
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