Giannis Antetokounmpo Hints at Potential Trade if Bucks Fall Short: Could Golden State Be His Next Destination?
After two consecutive disappointing seasons, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo hinted at the possibility of being traded if the team doesn’t perform in the 2024-25 NBA season. In an exclusive interview with The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Antetokounmpo shared a light-hearted yet telling moment, grabbing a Bucks staffer and asking, “If we don’t win this year, would you get fired? Yeah, if we don’t win a championship, I might get traded. This is the job we live. This is the world we’re living in.”
This candid moment comes amid growing pressure on the Bucks, who have struggled in the playoffs since their 2021 NBA Championship win. Despite significant moves, including the blockbuster trade for All-NBA guard Damian Lillard and hiring respected coach Doc Rivers, the team hasn’t made it past the first round in the last two postseasons. The weight of unmet expectations looms large for Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
Giannis has long been linked to potential moves, most notably to the Golden State Warriors. His admiration for Steph Curry has fueled speculation that the two-time MVP could one day don the Warriors’ jersey. While it seems far-fetched that Milwaukee would trade their franchise player, Giannis’ comments suggest an underlying concern.
If a trade were to materialize, Golden State could emerge as the ultimate landing spot, much like when they shocked the league with the acquisition of former MVP Kevin Durant. Could Giannis be next? Only time will tell, but the pressure is on Milwaukee to deliver, or the unthinkable could become reality.