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Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He’s Prepared for a Possible Bucks Trade, Presses for Creator Role

His Sport24 remarks put the spotlight on a creator role the Bucks now say they will prioritize.

Overview

  • Antetokounmpo told Sport24 he hopes it never happens yet is “expecting” Milwaukee could trade him one day, citing the Luka Doncic deal as a reminder that no star is untouchable.
  • He said the team must let him operate as a creator rather than only a finisher, pointing to the final two months of last season when he had the “green light.”
  • Bucks leadership has indicated plans to feature him as a point forward this season, per RealGM’s summary of his interview comments.
  • Milwaukee signed Myles Turner and re-signed Thanasis Antetokounmpo this offseason, and Giannis singled out guard Cole Anthony as a potential X-factor.
  • He has two guaranteed years left before a 2027-28 player option, and as training camp nears media outlets are floating hypothetical trades, including Spurs and Knicks proposals, if Milwaukee ever chose to move him.