Milan, Oct. 9 (LaPresse) – Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated that he is still “tied” to the Milwaukee Bucks, while acknowledging the possibility that the situation could change depending on how things develop in the coming months. During the preseason, the two-time MVP said: “I have always wanted to be in Milwaukee, I have always wanted to represent the city, as long as we had the opportunity to win.” He added that “if in six or seven months I were to change my mind, that is human too.”
“I believe in this team,” he also told reporters Wednesday after the Bucks’ practice. “I believe in my teammates. I am here to lead this team toward any possible outcome. It will definitely be tough. We will take things day by day, but I am here. All the extra stuff doesn’t matter,” the Greek superstar added.
“I believe I have communicated with my teammates, with the people I respect and love, that the moment I step on the court, in this facility, I wear this jersey. The rest doesn’t matter. I am tied to what’s in front of me,” he said. “If in six or seven months I were to change my mind, that is human too. You can make any decision you want. But I am tied. I am tied to this team. I am tied to these guys, to this group, to my coaching staff, and to myself,” he reiterated.
Antetokounmpo spoke with journalists the day after ESPN reported that the Bucks and the New York Knicks had initiated talks for a blockbuster trade involving Antetokounmpo in August but had never reached an agreement. According to ESPN, Antetokounmpo indicated that New York was the only place he wanted to play besides Milwaukee.
NBA, Antetokounmpo: “I’m tied to Milwaukee, but changing your mind is human”
