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    NBA News: Bucks Fans React to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Eye-Opening Championship Declaration

    mattmitty26By mattmitty26July 20, 2023Updated:September 3, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Jan 28, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after made three-point shot in the second half against the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports (NBA News)
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    NBA news: On Thursday, Giannis Antetokounmpo graced our Twitter feeds with a post celebrating the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2021 championship run. It was on this exact day, July 20, that the Bucks hoisted only their second title in franchise history, with the first one coming all the way back in 1971.

    At this point, however, Giannis is hungry for more.

    NBA News: Bucks Twitter is Totally Hyped After Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Championship Declaration

    Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, NBA News
    Jul 20, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with the NBA Finals MVP Trophy following the game against the Phoenix Suns following game six of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports (NBA News)

    Not only did Antetokounmpo reminisce on their two-year-old title conquest by posting a photo of himself celebrating the championship in the locker room with his teammates while holding the Finals MVP title, but also, he came out with a bold declaration of what’s to come for the Bucks:

    What a night to remember! Enjoy it until the next one 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/HhPB7ljRPz

    — Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) July 20, 2023

    Naturally, Milwaukee fans were all over the fact that Giannis just declared his intention to go out and win another one. This has always been the goal for Antetokounmpo and the Bucks every single season, but the fact that their superstar came out with such a straightforward statement had Milwaukee fans totally hyped:

    Giannis you are the 🐐 T3 Finals performance All-Time we won’t forget

    — GiannisMuse 🦌 (@GiannisMuse) July 20, 2023

    Bring it back home 🐐

    — 🅱️ Carle (@BrandonCarle) July 20, 2023

    pic.twitter.com/RluEVCvaTO

    — Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 20, 2023

    Next one is gonna be soon 💯

    Let’s keep grinding and building good habits

    — Evan (@EvanBoller) July 20, 2023

    2024 champs confirmed giannis is going to go off next season win finals mvp again bring home another chip

    — 𝘼𝙡𝙡-𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙤𝙣 (@bucksnotin6) July 20, 2023

    Number 2 soon pic.twitter.com/fo4U6ZJv2l

    — Daniel (@FearBango) July 20, 2023

    Needless to say, a lot of fans are banking on Giannis’ promise here.

    NBA News: Can Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks Go All the Way in 2023-24?

    Mar 29, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts to a missed call in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports (NBA News)
    Mar 29, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts to a missed call in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports (NBA News)

    Can they actually do it, though? Can the Milwaukee Bucks win it all again this coming season?

    The answer to that question is a resounding yes. Injuries were a major factor for the Bucks last season, and ultimately, it was Antetokounmpo’s back issue that doomed them in their first-round loss to the Miami Heat in the playoffs. With a healthy and well-rested Giannis (and Khris Middleton) leading the way, the Bucks are undoubtedly going to be one of the favorites this season.

    The front office also did a tremendous job in keeping the band together by re-signing their key free agents over the summer. At this point, it would be foolish not to consider the Bucks as one of the frontrunners for the 2023-24 championship.

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