Dwight Howard Loses It Over Possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic and LeBron James Forming Lakers "Big 3"

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks - Source: Imagn
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks - Source: Imagn

Soon after NBA insiders reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks is uncertain, the internet exploded with trade rumors. Dwight Howard joined multiple fans and analysts weighing in on the topic, sharing his own idea of where he would love to see Antetokounmpo play next.

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Howard posted on X and floated the idea of the Greek Freak teaming up with the Lakers. He talked about how unstoppable and entertaining a trio of Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and LeBron James would be.

“Giannis , Luka, And Bron 😮‍💨🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥,” Howard wrote.
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A little later, Howard reacted again, this time to Giannis’ injury during the Bucks’ clash against the Detroit Pistons. Just three minutes into Wednesday’s game, Giannis dished an assist and then went down while running back on defense, grabbing his right calf.

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Howard responded to the incident by urging Antetokounmpo to take his time recovering, hinting once again at his desire to see the European star represent the Purple & Gold.

“Aye Giannis don’t go trying to play on that calf strain just take your time and get back right Lake Show need you !” Howard wrote.
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Acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo would come at a huge price for the Lakers. Rob Pelinka would likely need to part with several key players from the pool that includes Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt. Additionally, multiple draft picks would also need to be added to the trade package to entice the Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo suffers non-contact injury after reports regarding uncertain future

On Wednesday, Shams Charania shocked the league with an update about what is going on in Milwaukee. The ESPN analyst revealed that Giannis Antetokounmpo and his camp have begun talking to the Bucks’ management about what comes next for him.

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“Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent Alex Saratsis have started conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about the two-time NBA MVP's future – and discussing whether his best fit is staying or elsewhere, sources tell ESPN. A resolution is expected in the coming weeks,” Charania reported.

Once this news surfaced, a lot of fans immediately assumed that Giannis might be on his way out. For those who were still unsure, his recent and very sudden injury made many people confident that he could already be thinking about the next chapter of his career.

Antetokounmpo went down with a non-contact calf strain, but the way the injury happened has led to a lot of speculation. Some fans and analysts are wondering if he might be exaggerating or even faking the injury to avoid playing for the franchise, using it as a way to sit out until the franchise deals him away.

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