While the basketball world awaits Giannis Antetokounmpo breaking the silence on his plans for his future in the NBA, the Greek star seems to have taken up a side quest. The Bucks’ superstar Antetokounmpo has been responding to fan queries on X (formerly known as Twitter) about anything and everything except his near future.
Looking at his own long-term future, however, was not something that he had an issue doing on X. When a fan asked him to come to Fenerbahce, the Turkish basketball team, he did not hesitate in responding.
“Maybe when I retire from the NBA. Fener or Efes?”, wrote Antetokounmpo on X.
Anadolu Efes S.K. is another Turkish basketball team where Antetokounmpo might consider playing after he ends his NBA career in maybe eight or ten years. Giannis found himself in the middle of trade rumors after the Bucks’ embarrassing first-round exit in five games against the Pacers. An ESPN report claimed the Bucks’ star is open to considering leaving Milwaukee for the first time in his NBA career.
Antetokounmpo was the 15th overall pick for the Bucks in 2013 and has ever since only played for them. Antetokounmpo has played 12 seasons for the Bucks. He has averaged 23.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 859 regular-season games. Therefore, the two-time MVP being open to leaving Milwaukee for the first time came as a shock to all basketball fans.
Where Antetokounmpo Could End Up If He Requests A Trade
While several sources have claimed that the Greek star is fascinated by the idea of joining big teams like the Nets or Knicks, some realistic landing spots for him include San Antonio and Houston.
According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst, the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets are in the best-suited position to put in a realistically acceptable offer for the two-time MVP. Warriors insider Logan Murdock also claimed that Giannis was fascinated by the idea of joining alliances with Stephen Curry, but the Warriors just don’t have the resources to make a move for him.
Sources also claimed that the Rockets are willing to consider trading their young starting center Alperen Sengun, who became an All-Star for the first time this season. A realistic offer for the Bucks would be something they can build their future on. For the Spurs, it would mean that Keldon Johnson or Devin Vassell will be a part of the package that could pair up Wembanyama and Antetokounmpo in the frontcourt.
Until the Greek superstar decides on his future, several teams are expected to hold back on making major trade moves in hopes of being in the sweepstakes for him. This will undoubtedly be the biggest move of the NBA in the summer if the Bucks’ star decides to move.
