Posted 5/1/2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 6'11", 243lb. power forward/center for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks drafted Giannis with the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. Basketball fans may remember this draft because somehow Anthony Bennett, considered the worst number one pick of all time, was selected ahead of Giannis along with a host of other less-than-stellar players; only one fellow NBA All-Star was picked before him. Giannis has proved to be more than vital to the Bucks' organization, leading them to an NBA Championship in 2021. Prior to that, they hadn't won a conference championship since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played for them in 1974. After another early exit from the playoffs, which culminated with Tyrese Haliburton's father further antagonizing the superstar, the "Greek Freak" may be exploring his options. It's doubtful that Milwaukee is willing to deal Antetokounmpo, but if he decides to go elsewhere, they may not have a choice. This will mark the second time in a row the Indiana Pacers have eliminated the Bucks from playoff contention and the third time in a row they've exited in the first round. Giannis is under contract with the Bucks through the 2026-27 season.