Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a three-year, $186 million extension with the Milwaukee Bucks and one NBA insider was “puzzled” by the move.
Brian Windhorst of ESPN thinks Antetokounmpo’s decision to sign his extension with the Bucks now was “questionable.”
Antetokounmpo could have signed an extension with the Bucks next offseason. He didn’t have to sign one now. However, the NBA superstar was ready to commit to Milwaukee after the Damian Lillard trade.
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“Milwaukee is where I started my career, it’s our home, it’s where we’re raising our family, and it’s where I’m going to continue to work hard every day to make Bucks fans proud,” Antetokounmpo said. “I want to thank Bucks owners Wes, Jamie, Jimmy and Dee for their continuous support of me and my family, and I want to express my appreciation to Jon Horst for being a trusted partner who has been with me since the day I arrived in Milwaukee 10 years ago. To my teammates and coaches, I will always be grateful to you for inspiring me to be my best every day. Together, we are committed to winning and bringing another championship to our city. And to Bucks fans, let’s get it!”
Antetokounmpo has career averages of 22.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists with the Bucks. He has won the Most Improved Player of the Year Award, two regular-season MVPs, one Finals MVP and one Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Antetokounmpo averaged 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 63 games for the Bucks last season. He recorded 46 double-doubles and six triple-doubles. Milwaukee had the best record in the East but lost to the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs in five games.
The Bucks won the 2021 title over the Phoenix Suns in six games. The franchise signed Antetokounmpo to a five-year, $228.2 million extension in December 2020. Antetokounmpo will make $45.6 million this season.
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The Bucks have a Big 4 of Antetokounmpo, Lillard, Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez. Most NBA pundits believe they will win the title this season.
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