Giannis Antetokounmpo Reaffirms Commitment to Bucks, but Leaves a Door Open
Amidst preparations for the regular season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has reiterated his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the Greek star has also expressed that he could change his mind in the future, a statement that has generated anticipation. Antetokounmpo’s statements come after reports of Bucks’ conversations with the New York Knicks about a possible trade of the two-time MVP. Although Antetokounmpo has not read the report, he has emphasized his desire to compete for championships, whether in Milwaukee or elsewhere.Antetokounmpo has also communicated to his teammates and the people he respects his focus on the present, once he is on the court or in the team’s facilities. After missing the start of training camp in Milwaukee due to an illness, Antetokounmpo rejoined the team last weekend in Miami before the first preseason game, although he didn’t play. The Bucks will host the Pistons on Thursday in Milwaukee. The player has compared the offseason to a period of “temptation”, but now that training camp has begun, he has stayed away from social media and focused on his game.I’ve said this many times: I want to be in a situation where I can win. I believe in this team. I believe in my teammates. I am here to lead this team to where we can get. It’s definitely going to be difficult. We’ll take it day by day, but I’m here. So everything else doesn’t matter.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
It’s a temptation. That starts when the season ends until the season begins. There’s going to be a lot of people who approach me or approach my agent and say that this is a possibility, that that is a possibility… but at the end of the day, ultimately, I’m going to make a decision. And my decision today is that I’m here and I’m committed to this team.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
