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Milwaukee Bucks Urged to ‘Break Budget’ to Extend Star Contract with Giannis Antetokounmpo

Basketball — 10/25/2023

Milwaukee Bucks’ successful acquisition of star Damian Lillard has contributed to making it much clearer whether “Demigod” Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay or go.

This morning Vietnam time, Milwaukee Bucks reached an agreement to extend the contract with the team’s mainstay – Giannis Antetokounmpo. This maximum contract has a term of 3 years, worth 186 million dollars – a very terrible number.

The controversy over the “Demigod’s” stay or departure has consumed a lot of ink in the US press, because the Greek superstar is concerned about the team’s financial situation and ambitions. Antetokounmpo has always wanted to compete for the title, even after the team won its second championship in history two years ago.

Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates the 2020-2021 NBA championship (Photo: Sporting News)

The Milwaukee Bucks had a terrible season last year. They performed admirably during the regular season, but despite being the favorites, they lost 1-4 to the Miami Heat in the play-off round. leading candidates for the title. 

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There were many rumors that Giannis would join a more ambitious team, but they all came to an end when the eastern team signed a well-known player, indicating their desire to contend for the championship. Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers is the team’s opponent.

Giannis’ decision to stay with Milwaukee also includes adding a player who can share the load of leading the club and scoring points. The Greek striker acknowledged that he wanted to be a long-term member of the squad and that signing a new deal with Damian Lillard was a prerequisite.

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After 66 games, Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists in the 2022–2023 campaign. Although previous injuries may have a significant impact on his play, “Demigod” is still anticipated to challenge Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic for the MVP award heading into this season.

The Milwaukee Bucks will have to play the Philadelphia 76ers, another team vying for a championship, in their opening game of the year. On October 27, Vietnam time, at 6:30 a.m., this confrontation will take place.