Giannis Thread - "The Finals are different, I hope to be back soon with the Bucks"

[Ron Swanson]

At this point in the offseason there's pretty much a 0% chance that he's all of a sudden going to do a heel turn and request a trade before the season starts. This just feels like everyone wants him to do the "I'm a Buck for life 100%" thing and I'll never not find that to be an incredibly weird expectation that we demand of him.

[HKPackFan]

Horst is sitting on his porch enjoying a drink and chuckling to himself how he made it work to somehow get turner into a bucks uniform.

Enjoying his moment in the sun, he suddenly get a buzz on his phone and sees a forwarded video link, something about a guy named, Speed?

Within seconds his phone rings and there's an unhappy boss on the other end.

Horst eventually end the call, takes a deep sigh, leaves his drink and goes back inside to his laptop knowing he still has work to do.

[dbrodz7]

I don’t think management is watching podcasts to figure out what Giannis is going to do, they already know.

They don't have to watch. We didn't watch. Still got around to us.

The Bucks don't know. They're not him. From even Jim O's reporting, he was non-committal with them, while just giving no indicators he's leaving, which has been backed up w/ action since. But a shred of doubt may lead to short-sighted moves, as they've often made before to appease.

i dont think the Bucks know know. but i do think the front office probably have a better sense than anybody besides his family about where his heads at. like they dont know the future but they KNOW him and they have the most communication with him behind closed doors. if theyre running things by him and keeping him abreast and making sure they dont cross him then theyll get a sense that nobody else can

I agree with this, but I think they also know if hes going to be on the team opening night this year. His commitment may be let’s see how it goes till the deadline but I don’t buy the front office has no idea if hes going to demand out before this upcoming season starts.

[soxperry]

If I get up the courage to ask my 14 year old crush to go to the Homecoming Dance during fall of our Freshman year of High School, "probably" is not exactly the answer I would want to hear. Then again, it's better then "no," or being flat out ghosted, haha.

Super glad that you added "during the fall of our freshman year" lol

[emunney]

If I get up the courage to ask my 14 year old crush to go to the Homecoming Dance during fall of our Freshman year of High School, "probably" is not exactly the answer I would want to hear. Then again, it's better then "no," or being flat out ghosted, haha.

Super glad that you added "during the fall of our freshman year" lol

Sentence definitely got off to a rocky start.

[jakecronus8]

I'll judge Giannis based on his actions rather than his words. He's signed three separate extensions to stay here and only expects Milwaukee to remain aggressive in staying competitive.

I think he just likes trolling.

[raferfenix]

His answer could have been "wow the Bucks just got Myles Turner."

Seems plausible he's keeping pressure on Horst to do a follow up move.

[GHOSTofSIKMA]

At this point in the offseason there's pretty much a 0% chance that he's all of a sudden going to do a heel turn and request a trade before the season starts. This just feels like everyone wants him to do the "I'm a Buck for life 100%" thing and I'll never not find that to be an incredibly weird expectation that we demand of him.

at this point i accept hes never going to say...im a buck for life. if im horst i wouldnt even want him to. its not in our best interest

i also recognize that every year that goes by he becomes less likely to leave. i think if he inks again it will never be discussed again. if he leaves at the end of that one its gonna be like when moncrief left. if we trade him at the end of that one it will be for the same reasons as big dog.

one more deal G. one more deal

[raferfenix]

Sigh.

Appearing on Thursday’s episode of Get Up, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst explained at least five or six teams are “banking on” Antetokounmpo’s recent comments saying “we’ll see” about his future as being an opening for them to strike: “The thing about it is, is he didn’t give a definitive answer. And I’m certainly not going to analyze something he said seaside in Greece but what I will say is the ‘we’ll see,’ that is essentially what there’s about five or six NBA teams banking on, the ‘we’ll see.’ And I know it sounds trivial but for years Giannis was completely locked in. Him saying ‘we’ll see’ backs up what Shams has been saying this entire summer, which is that he might be more open-minded than he was in the past. And I would say the same thing, ‘Probably Milwaukee, but we’ll see.’ And now I can quote Giannis on that, thank you very much.”

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25224797-windhorst-says-5-or-6-nba-teams-banking-giannis-well-see-comment-about-bucks

[FrieAaron]

Funniest part is that is actually not different from what Giannis his said his entire career.

[Matches Malone]

Sigh.

Appearing on Thursday’s episode of Get Up, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst explained at least five or six teams are “banking on” Antetokounmpo’s recent comments saying “we’ll see” about his future as being an opening for them to strike: “The thing about it is, is he didn’t give a definitive answer. And I’m certainly not going to analyze something he said seaside in Greece but what I will say is the ‘we’ll see,’ that is essentially what there’s about five or six NBA teams banking on, the ‘we’ll see.’ And I know it sounds trivial but for years Giannis was completely locked in. Him saying ‘we’ll see’ backs up what Shams has been saying this entire summer, which is that he might be more open-minded than he was in the past. And I would say the same thing, ‘Probably Milwaukee, but we’ll see.’ And now I can quote Giannis on that, thank you very much.”

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25224797-windhorst-says-5-or-6-nba-teams-banking-giannis-well-see-comment-about-bucks

Pretty impressive how they can lock on to this and completely ignore the multiple invites to Milwaukee Giannis gave to that streamer kid. Next level hating right there.

Can't even be mad at this point. This type of discourse will eventually be the downfall of ESPN/NBA partnership. Hopefully we get better coverage when Amazon and NBC start up.

[Ron Swanson]

Sigh.

Appearing on Thursday’s episode of Get Up, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst explained at least five or six teams are “banking on” Antetokounmpo’s recent comments saying “we’ll see” about his future as being an opening for them to strike: “The thing about it is, is he didn’t give a definitive answer. And I’m certainly not going to analyze something he said seaside in Greece but what I will say is the ‘we’ll see,’ that is essentially what there’s about five or six NBA teams banking on, the ‘we’ll see.’ And I know it sounds trivial but for years Giannis was completely locked in. Him saying ‘we’ll see’ backs up what Shams has been saying this entire summer, which is that he might be more open-minded than he was in the past. And I would say the same thing, ‘Probably Milwaukee, but we’ll see.’ And now I can quote Giannis on that, thank you very much.”

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25224797-windhorst-says-5-or-6-nba-teams-banking-giannis-well-see-comment-about-bucks

[ReasonablySober]

Giannis has had all summer to come out and say, definitively, that he doesn’t want to be traded and that he’s going to remain in Milwaukee. “Probably” and “We’ll see” is beyond lame.

[M-C-G]

Giannis has had all summer to come out and say, definitively, that he doesn’t want to be traded and that he’s going to remain in Milwaukee. “Probably” and “We’ll see” is beyond lame.

Pros; keeps our future picks valuable via trade. Keeps pressure on the ownership to not get complacent.
Cons; we have to deal with a largely irrelevant media faction regurgitating click bait

[Matches Malone]

Look at shams face lmfao. Little ****.

Read on Twitter

[PG Graveyard]

What the **** is Shams hair? Doesn't even look real.

Also Lol at Fatty McWindy trying to spin that.

[CharityStripe34]

Hate on them all you want but people keep clicking.

I'll refer to the quote he said earlier this year about potentially requesting a trade; "I am not this kind of guy, they would have to kick me out."

Wanting some sort of press release stating what he will or won't do over a year from now is cheesy. Relax.

[BigO]

Rather than debate acquiring players who will never move the needle, I'd try to pry Jalen Suggs away. This article is 90% click bait but the Magic now over the second apron may force them to make a move.

Bucks in: Jalen Suggs
Magic in: Kyle Kuzma, Ryan Rollins, 2031 unprotected first

Not sure this puts them below the apron, so Kuzma may have to be sent elsewhere

https://orlandomagicdaily.com/jalen-suggs-future-all-but-confirmed-paolo-banchero-extension

[CharityStripe34]

At this point in the offseason there's pretty much a 0% chance that he's all of a sudden going to do a heel turn and request a trade before the season starts. This just feels like everyone wants him to do the "I'm a Buck for life 100%" thing and I'll never not find that to be an incredibly weird expectation that we demand of him.

Just when we thought we were safe, here's Giannis with Rob Pelinka in secret

[emunney]

Rather than debate acquiring players who will never move the needle, I'd try to pry Jalen Suggs away. This article is 90% click bait but the Magic now over the second apron may force them to make a move.

Bucks in: Jalen Suggs
Magic in: Kyle Kuzma, Ryan Rollins, 2021 unprotected first

Not sure this puts them below the apron, so Kuzma may have to be sent elsewhere

https://orlandomagicdaily.com/jalen-suggs-future-all-but-confirmed-paolo-banchero-extension

I like the thought, but we can't trade Rollins for a while, and they might balk at us trading them a pick from 4 years ago, even if it's unprotected.