Published 10:06 IST, September 15th 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo demands plan, roster improvements from the Bucks post NBA failure
According to recent reports, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo met with owner Marc Lasry last Friday, where they discussed future plans for the team.
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Last week, Giannis Antetokounmpo unfollowed his team and teammates on Instagram, sparking countless tre rumours about reigning NBA MVP taking his talents elsewhere. However, following upsetting second-round loss against Miami Heat, Giannis h clarified that a move from Bucks was "t happening". As per recent reports, Giannis wants a plan from Bucks, who are willing to spend ir luxury tax for ir star players.
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Giannis tre: Milwaukee Bucks rey to spend bigs to build championship roster for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Last Friday, Giannis Antetokounmpo met with Bucks owner Marc Lasry, discussing team, ir future and early exit from 2019-20 postseason. Giannis, who is said to be disappointed with team, was assured that team is willing to spend into ir luxury tax to make necessary roster improvements for 2020 Defensive Player of Year. According to ESPN's rian Wojnarowski, both Giannis and Bucks top brass are supposed to meet at a later date.
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Bucks lost Eastern Conference semi-finals to Miami Heat as Giannis was sidelined for Game 5 due to an ankle injury. Bucks lost and Giannis failed to make it to finals two seasons in a row. However, 25-year-old me it clear that he trusts his teammates and is willing to work with team rar than requesting for a tre.
Giannis is currently signed with Bucks under a $245 million, 5-year contract and will be eligible for a supermax extension after this season. With a free ncy looming, Greek Freak has been linked to multiple teams throughout 2019-20 season.
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"It's t happening. That's t happening," Giannis told Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports, ending all tre rumours. As per 2020 Defensive Player of Year (DPOY), he is rey to "plow through" wall he sees inste of going in ar direction. Greek native is aware that ir team needs to get better and make a strong comeback next year.
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This offseason, Giannis can sign a $221 million, 5-year supermax extension with Bucks. As of w, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors and even Dallas Mavericks are said to be pursuing Giannis. While Golden State Warriors were linked to Greek Freak, Bucks star playing with Klay Thompson and Steph Curry is reported to highlight unlikely.
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(Im credits: AP)
10:06 IST, September 15th 2020