Giannis Antetokounmpo may have fallen short in the postseason, but his individual performance this year with the Milwaukee Bucks was nothing short of elite. Year after year, he shows consistency, dominance, and leadership, which keeps him in the conversation as one of the league’s best. During a Q&A session with fans, Giannis answered several questions and revealed his all-time starting five. To everyone’s surprise, he did not include himself in the lineup.
Giannis Antetokounmpo decided to pick Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James. Many fans questioned his decision to include both Jordan and Bryant as both are shooting guards. They also criticized the lack of a true defensive player in the lineup.
However, the Greek star did not aim for a balance selection. Instead, he wanted to honor the most iconic stars in league history. Each player he selected made a major impact in his era. Together, they represent decades of NBA greatness. His picks reflect admiration more than strategy.
At the same time, his post fueled speculation about his future. Rumors of his possible exit from the Milwaukee Bucks already surround him. Mentioning Stephen Curry first added fuel to the fire. Golden State Warriors fans started to dream about a potential move. Moreover, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said the Warriors could realistically pursue Giannis. That only amplified the buzz online.
The Milwaukee Bucks will meet with Giannis Antetokounmpo next week to discuss his future, according to Chris Haynes. Moreover, the report highlights that Giannis has strong ambition and wants to win multiple NBA championships. This situation brings back his 2023 quote to The New York Times: “Winning a championship comes first. I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win another championship.”
Therefore, based on those words, the Milwaukee Bucks need to prove him that they can build a serious contender that matches his championship goals. Otherwise, keeping him long-term could become increasingly difficult.
Although it is not ruled out that he could find him in Milwaukee, it seems less likely after the recent playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. Furthermore, Doc Rivers’ team has not shown much collective growth this season. As a result, that lack of progress could push Giannis to explore other options in search of a better chance to win since he is already 30 years old.