"Allowed to make any decision": Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks career reaches boiling point with trade ultimatum

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Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks career reaches boiling point with trade ultimatum. (Image Source: Imagn)

Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee has been one of the hot topics of discussion this offseason. There have been several reports covering the possible departure of the Bucks star this season; however, as of now, nothing has materialized.

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The Bucks relationship with tehir superstar looked to have reached a boiling point after the franchise failed to make a deep playoff run since their last championship in 2021. However, the Greek Freak has decided to give Milwaukee another shot while hinting at a possible trade ultimatum in future.

On Wednesday, Eric Nehm from The Athletic reported Antetokounmpo's statements from a recent interview. In his speech, the Greek Freak assured Bucks fans that he is committed to Milwaukee, but he also subtly pointed at a possible departure late in the season.

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"When the season starts, I try to get off social media, and I try to focus on my craft and the team, but, yeah, I've said this many times: I want to be in a situation that I can win, and now I'm here," Antetokounmpo said.

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"I'm locked into whatever I have in front of me. Now, if in six, seven months, I change my mind, I think that's human, too. You're allowed to make any decision you want, but I'm locked in. I'm locked in to this team. I'm locked in to these guys, to this group and to this coaching staff and to myself."
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Giannis Antetokounmpo had an MVP-caliber run last season. He averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game on 60.1% shooting. However, the Bucks were not good enough to make it past the first round in the playoffs, losing to the Pacers in five games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's family permanently moves to Athens

Giannis Antetokounmpo's wife and children have left Milwaukee and move to Athens, Greece. The Bucks star's family has been with him in Milwaukee for more than half of his NBA career.

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They visited Athens during the offseason or when Antetokounmpo had to go out on national duty and represent Greece in international tournaments. However, this time, the Bucks star's wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger, is adamant about staying in her husband's homeland while he plays in the league.

According to a report published in To Vima on Monday, the Bucks star's wife and their four children have moved out of the country permanently. They have moved into a futuristic-looking, brand-new, custom-built apartment in the "diplomatic row" neighborhood in Paleo Psychiko in Athens.

Not having his family by his side in the States makes it easier for Giannis Antetokounmpo to consider moving on from Milwaukee in the future if he wants to.

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