Bucks? Hidden Agenda for Giannis Antetokounmpo Might Upset Loyal Hometown Fans, Claims NBA Insider

It?s official: Giannis Antetokounmpo won?t be competing for Greece in the 2023 FIBA world cup. Coming off a knee procedure, the Milwaukee Bucks? All-Star player hasn?t received the nod to play right away. Antetokounmpo was scheduled for a post-op checkup in the United States, following which the baller tweeted his decision to sit this one out.?

The entire basketball community was waiting for an update on Antetokounmpo?s health. Now that it?s out, it has cast a gloomy shadow on basketball fans. While the Greece national team comes to terms with his decision, there are NBA insiders who suspect an ulterior motive behind Antetokounmpo?s choice.?

Greece will play 2023 FIBA without Giannis Antetokounmpo

By the looks of it, the Greece national team is on its own for the FIBA Cup this year. Their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, is recuperating from an off-season knee surgery. The athlete made an official announcement on Twitter, bitingly admitting to this difficult decision.?

Antetokounmpo says he?s been pushing himself for months; however, he is? not ready to compete in the level that I[Giannis Antetokounmpo] need to be to participate in the World Cup.? The 2021 NBA champion calls this ?not a choice but my only option.? In this heartfelt tweet, the baller expressed his disappointment and promised to represent his nation in the 2024 Olympics.?

The Bucks have got an upper hand

Giannis Antetokounmpo may call it his ?only option? but NBA insiders suspect a hidden agenda. Jorge Sedano, an American sports broadcaster, opened up about Antetokounmpo?s decision on NBA Today. Sedano confessed, ?Outwardly, all these teams support guys playing for their country, and playing for the world Cup. But deep, deep, deep down inside?this is always about self-preservation.?

Jorge Sedano’s assumption is on the nose. The Milwaukee Bucks depend on Giannis Antetokounmpo to take the championship charge in the upcoming season.

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Besides, the Bucks made a big-ticket expense with Antetokounmpo?s $228M 5-year deal which is up for a super-max extension this September. So of course, the Bucks want their MVP to be healthy for the NBA regular season.?

The Milwaukee Bucks recently added a new owner to the franchise to deal with some financial hurdles. Over the years, the Bucks have taken good care of their MVP starlet. So, it seems fair that the franchise wouldn?t want to risk Antetokounmpo?s health over the FIBA World Cup.?

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