Odd Antetokounmpo trade. Milwaukee drifting with one win and four losses. U.S. media "Adetokounbo trade is increasing."
Nov 02, 2024
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U.S. media 'Adetokounbo trade is increasing.'" />CBS Sports in the U.S. reported 'The Milwaukee Bucks are losing competitiveness. If this is the case, Yannis Antetokounmpo could go on the trade market, it reported.
It's still early in the season. Milwaukee got off to a good start.
This is because Damian Lillard, who is still considered one of the league's best shooters along with Greek goons Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry, who are the league's top airborne and vice-presidential forwards, is holding out.
But a disastrous start to the season? He has one win and four losses.
In addition, the team lost 99-122 to the Memphis Grizzlies, who were missing two starters and six rotations. Of the four losses, the teams they faced were the Brooklyn Nets and the Chicago Bulls. They lost to underdogs planning to rebuild or rebuild.
For five games, Gongsu's data figures are side by side in the league's 24th place. It couldn’t be worse.
The cores are getting frail, and the defense is a mess. Key shooter Chris Middleton has been sidelined by injury.
Antetokounmpo also has good reason to leave Milwaukee.
Antetokounmpo selected by Milwaukee as the 15th pick in the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft. Perfect jackpot.
At that time, shooting ability was unknown, but Antetokounmpo's potential was strong, with a tall 2m11 height, fast speed like a guard, and a 2m21 wingspan. It went off perfectly in Milwaukee.
He has emerged as the best forward in the league. He has grown to become the best airlift co-head forward, recording five All-NBA First-Team and four All-Defensive First-Team.
He led Milwaukee to its first final victory in 47 years in the 2020-2021 season. He even won the MVP award.
There have been many love calls. The Miami Heat also provided a blueprint for recruiting Antetokounmpo, and rumors of recruiting prestigious clubs such as the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks have been steadily circulating. However, Antetokounmpo remained loyal to Milwaukee.
Signed a Supermax contract, and has been playing for Milwaukee for 12 seasons.
He still maintains his sincerity and humility, and he is an exemplary player on and off the court.
However, in an interview with the New York Times in September last year, he gave a significant interview. He wants to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, in the end, winning comes first.
In addition, Brook Lopez, Chris Middleton, and Bobby Portis, who have worked with Milwaukee for a long time, will all expire in 2025. Milwaukee is inevitable to reorganize its team, and only Lillard can remain.
Antetokounmpo will receive an annual salary of about $49 million this season. He is 12th in the league. It has since received $57.8 million, $62 million, and has player options for the 2027-2028 season.
There is still a lot of time left to sign with Milwaukee. Milwaukee is preparing for this season by pushing for Win Now. However, it remains to be seen whether it will also top the East, including the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers. The probability drops considerably. In other words, even if Antetokounmpo remains in Milwaukee, his chances of winning could continue to drop. Milwaukee can lay the foundation for rebuilding through a large trade when Antetokounmpo's value remains. At the end of this season, there are situations in which all-time rookies come in.
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