Giannis Antetokounmpo still has years left on his current contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, yet some national NBA analysts and rival fans are trying to predict which big market franchise he will sign with when he becomes a free agent. A great deal of these rumors have been spurred by Damian Lillard’s request to be traded away from the Portland Trailblazers.
For years, Lillard, Giannis, and Steph Curry have been viewed as the epitome of loyal superstars who have chosen to stay with the franchises that drafted them. Now that Lillard has requested a trade, Curry and Giannis remain as the NBA’s top stars who have chosen to remain loyal to their original team.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Responds to Post Commending His Loyalty to the Milwaukee Bucks
The irony, of course, is that the Bucks nearly traded for Curry in 2012. The training staff, however, had concerns regarding Curry’s ankle, so they asked for Monta Ellis instead.
Oh what could have been! In any case, Curry has remained with the Warriors and Giannis has, of course, remained with Milwaukee.
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) July 12, 2023
Of course, the loyalty of Curry and Giannis has led to comparisons to other great players in NBA history to have played for one team:
- Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs)
- Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Bill Russell (Boston Celtics)
- Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks)
It really is special for Bucks and Warriors fans to each have such great players that are dedicated to their franchise, especially when looking at other current superstars and the number of teams they have played with:
- LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Cavaliers again, Los Angeles Lakers)
- Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers)
- Jimmy Butler (Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat)
- Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns)
- James Harden (Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers)
- Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks)
Giannis is eligible to sign another extension with Milwaukee later this year. It is more likely than not that he will sign it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Giannis have a Mamba Mentality?
- Yes, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star of the Bucks, is known for his dedication to the Mamba Mentality. This mindset, inspired by the late Kobe Bryant, focuses on hard work, competitiveness, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Giannis embodies these qualities on and off the court, making him a powerful figure in the NBA.
Is Steph Curry loyal to the Warriors?
- Yes, Steph Curry is loyal to the Golden State Warriors. His commitment and dedication to the team have been quite evident throughout his career. Curry's loyalty has been key to the Warriors' success, and his influence on the team cannot be overstated.
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He won’t be signing the extension in September, because if he wait for next year he can make more money on the extension.