Giannis Antetokounmpo: 3 teams best suited to land him in 2021
Where could Giannis Antetokounmpo land in the Summer of 2021?
Everything in the NBA was so quiet.
The offseason had yet to explode into life, the collective NBA was taking a much-needed rest and were taking a breath.
When all of a sudden, the offseason exploded into life!
The Los Angeles Lakers are in advanced talks with Oklahoma City on a trade for guard Dennis Schroder, sources tell ESPN. Deal expected to include OKC acquiring LA’s pick at No. 28 in Wednesday’s draft. Deal can be completed at noon ET on Monday.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 15, 2020
This tweet from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN sent the NBA into a frenzy.
The Los Angeles Lakers, the defending champions had just gotten better. Now it was time for the rest of the NBA to follow suit. The shot across the bow by the Lakers was felt strongly in Milwaukee. An organization on the precipice of success or ruin.
This offseason is potentially one of the most important in Milwaukee Bucks history. Could the Bucks lose their prized player Giannis Antetokounmpo as they did with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
Not if Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst has anything to say about it. Horst went on the offensive and sought out deals to make the Bucks stronger for next season and a more attractive spot for Giannis to remain long term.
It wasn’t long until the Bucks found a deal for Jrue Holiday with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN once again breaking the news
New Orleans is nearing completion of a deal to send G Jrue Holiday to Milwaukee for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and what's described as "significant" draft compensation, sources tell ESPN. Teams are still working through the picks in trade.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 17, 2020
Deal one complete.
But the Bucks weren’t finished.
Milwaukee is landing Sacramento's Bogdan Bogdanovich in a sign-and-trade deal, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 17, 2020
Wait, a sign-and-trade before the opening of free agency? Something didn’t sound right. The NBA thought so too, which led to the Bucks “moving on” from Bogdanovic. According to Shams Charania of the Athletic
The Bucks are moving on from their pursuit of Bogdan Bogdanovic, per @ShamsCharania.
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) November 20, 2020
The NBA has opened an investigation into the failed sign-and-trade deal between the the Kings and Bucks. pic.twitter.com/ARwbpWbpwq
According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, It had long been a desire of Giannis’ to play with Bogdanovic.
"For months, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother and a Milwaukee Bucks guard, stayed in regular contact with Bogdan Bogdanovic. They spoke numerous times over the phone, sources said, with Thanasis hoping to eventually court the guard’s services this offseason. During a few calls, Giannis communicated his desire in teaming with Bogdanovic."
Now uncertainty has set in. The Bucks are in a holding pattern waiting to hear from Giannis about his future. There is a real chance the current back to back MVP and current DPOY leaves. If he chooses to do that, where is the best destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Here are three locations he would be best suited for.