Giannis Antetokounmpo: Wants to Retire in Greece After His NBA Career

Giannis Antetokounmpo Envisions His Future Outside the NBA

The Milwaukee Bucks star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, has expressed his desire to end his professional career playing for a Greek basketball team after retiring from the NBA. The two-time MVP is preparing to start his thirteenth season with the Bucks. During the summer, there was speculation about his possible future options. Antetokounmpo has a contract for two more seasons, which gives him the opportunity to become a free agent in the summer of 2027.

I am 30 years old, I can play in the NBA until 36-38. I would like to end my career in a Greek team, why not? I don’t want to live in the United States. As soon as I leave the NBA, I want to return to Greece.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The player, originally from Athens, Greece, began his professional basketball career with the Filathlitikos team. He played two seasons in the Greek B league before being selected in the 2013 NBA draft. Antetokounmpo also mentioned the possibility of playing for any Greek team, including Filathlitikos, Olympiacos, Panathinaikos or Aris.