It’s no secret that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a legend in the state of Wisconsin, and the sports world as a whole. With that said, it seems as if he isn’t satisfied about his legacy as it stands now.
The past couple seasons after the 2021 championship run have been tainted by injuries to him and Middleton as well. While he doesn’t have his player option until 2025, this still makes the window to convince him that staying is the best option, a mere two seasons long.
So, you’re probably asking, what exactly will keep him as a Buck forever? The answer is simple, more titles of course. The interview he took, that the New York Times published today, outlines this vision clearly.
The Interview gives us more questions than answers:
This interview is about as straightforward as it gets in NBA basketball, and even sports in general. “I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win another championship,” Giannis exclaimed.
This makes sense, when you look at Giannis’ career to date, and factor in that he’s only 28 years of age, he still has a decent shot at being one of the greatest NBA players ever. Actually, you can’t even rule out his shot at being the greatest ever when it’s all said and done.
Michael Jordan also only had one ring at 28 years of age, so I don’t think I am saying anything crazy right now. When you put this into perspective, it makes complete and total sense why he’d think this way.
So what’s the takeaway here?:
All of this means, until his player option in the summer of 2025, we have two more seasons for the Bucks to bring one more title back to Wisconsin, and thus keeping Giannis here to stay.
The good news is, as my great colleague McQuade Arnold has accurately pointed out, the Bucks have never actually lost a playoff series with; Holiday, Middleton, and, Giannis all healthy at the same time.
Either way, these next two years are two of the most important in the history of Bucks basketball from the looks of it. The best thing to do now is focus on bringing another title home while he’s still around.
