Antetokounmpo responds to trade rumors and sparks heated discussion: Bucks career countdown, Spurs and Pacers may participate in the competition

On October 9, the American media NBA Central forwarded a clip of Giannis’ exclusive interview with ESPN. In the interview, Antetokounmpo responded to some details of the trade rumors. I am currently focused on the Bucks. It is only natural if I change my mind after 6-7 months.

Giannis' detailed remarks are: I have talked about the topic of trade rumors many times. I hope that I am in a team that can compete for the championship. Now that I am playing in the Bucks, I believe in our team and teammates. I will lead this team to the championship, although it is difficult.

Then Antetokounmpo changed the topic: Of course, if I change my mind after 6-7 months, I think this is human nature, because I have the right to do what I think is right, but now I am focusing on the Bucks and dedicating myself to the Bucks team.

Two days ago, ESPN reporter Shams revealed that the Knicks and Bucks had discussed a deal for Giannis this summer, and the team Giannis wanted to go to the most was the Knicks. Unfortunately, the negotiations broke down due to the limited assets the Knicks could pay.

On October 8, some media revealed that Giannis’ wife and his children had permanently relocated to Greece, and only New York has direct flights to Greece in the United States. (Giannis’ wife and children previously lived in Milwaukee)

US reporter Vivek Jacob wrote: Judging from Giannis’ remarks, his career as a Bucks player is entering a countdown. Whether it is the trade deadline, next summer or the summer of 2027, in short, he will leave Milwaukee.

According to American reporter Brett Siegel, if there is a team that can afford Giannis’ trading assets this season, it is the Spurs. The Spurs are the only team that can meet the requirements of the Bucks. (Because Thunder reporters have made it clear before that they have no interest in Giannis despite holding multiple first-round picks.)

NBA reporter Evan Stirry revealed that before Haliburton was injured, some executives speculated that the Pacers would eventually become the dark horse of the Giannis trade. The Pacers also have a large number of draft picks and a strong young lineup, which is quite attractive in the transaction. The Bucks are unlikely to send Giannis to the Pistons in the same conference. The lineup of Antetokounmpo + Haliburton can make the Pacers the long-term hegemon of the Eastern Conference.