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NBA Rumors: Warriors Have Been Preparing Everything To Land Giannis Antetokounmpo In 2021

Nico Martinez
May 7, 2020
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Following the departure of Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty effectively came to an end — but their next one may already be in the works.

According to Connor Letourneau of San Francisco Chronicle, the Dubs have been “preparing: for the upcoming free-agency of Giannis Antetokounmpo for years now and some believe they are in a good position to sign him when it comes time for him to choose next summer.

According to a league source, the Warriors have been preparing for years to make a bid for Antetokounmpo. General manager Bob Myers knows that to chart a course for long-term greatness, a team must maintain flexibility — both in terms of its roster and future assets.

By orchestrating a complex sign-and-trade last summer with Brooklyn for guard D’Angelo Russell, the Warriors got younger while obtaining a key trade chip. In February, when negotiating the deal that sent Russell to the Timberwolves, Myers made sure that Minnesota included a lightly protected pick in what’s expected to be a loaded 2021 draft.

This is the same type of advanced planning that helped the Warriors land Kevin Durant in free agency in July 2016.

For Milwaukee, the threat of potentially losing him in 2021 may prompt them to consider a trade.

Even though Milwaukee would require a much better haul than Wiggins and three draft picks to part with Antetokounmpo, it might have to start considering offers for him in coming months. Trading Antetokounmpo for a package of assets would be far more palatable than letting him leave as an unrestricted free agent in 2021 if he declines the Bucks’ supermax extension this summer — a five-year deal that could be worth $254 million.

Clearly, the Warriors have been making moves for months with the hopes that they will help draw them closer to acquiring the generational superstar. Whether by trade or via free agency, they have done their due diligence.

Obviously, a pairing between Giannis, Steph, and Klay would vault the team right back into title contention. It’ll be interesting to see how the situation develops.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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