It could have been a very different timeline we would have been in if the stars had aligned for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Dallas Mavericks. Before the Mavericks struck a deal with the Lakers, they had their sights set on something even bigger. Dallas first tried to pull off a blockbuster by offering Luka Doncic to the Bucks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo sources tell Cris Davis. But Milwaukee shut that down without a second thought.

Today was the first time we’d hear players, coaches, and staff’s opinion on the trade in a press conference since the Mavericks sent Luka to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. The Bucks were playing the Grizzlies today.

After the match, the moment came that we were waiting for the Greek Freak’s thoughts on the trade. His reaction? Pure shock.“I thought it was fake news. It’s insane,” he admitted. Having faced off against Doncic and the other players involved in the deal, Giannis was taken aback by the news.

But this was expected. “You get evaluated every single day. You don’t take nothing for granted. Being an All-Star, you don’t take it for granted.” added the 2x MVP. But he understands the business. His closing remarks provided food for thought. Giannis closed by reminding everyone, “You have to do what’s best for you and your family. You have to do what’s most important to win,” said Giannis.

Giannis grew up in tough conditions, but his family’s love made it all bearable. He watched his parents sacrifice for him and his brothers. Losing his father, Charles, was devastating, but it also drove Giannis to lead with strength. His family’s legacy keeps him motivated every day. Does this mean that the 6’11” forward would leave the Bucks to win another chip?

Because after tonight’s loss against the Grizzlies, it was clear the Bucks do not have any bigs playing small ball. Doc Rivers admitted the team’s struggles, stating, “They’re, we’re getting killed.”. Rivers also pointed out that when both big men were on the floor, they couldn’t execute their game plan. “And then they have both bigs on the floor And we literally couldn’t you know work you’re not going to play them 16 straight minutes, you know.” The 63-year-old has been putting pressure on the front office to get him a big.

The Bucks need to act soon because this impossible trade might’ve opened up Giannis’ perspective. Because today’s loss hurt.

Giannis Antetokounmpo never backs down from a fight

Giannis Antetokounmpo is all about pushing through, no matter how tough things get. After a rough 132-119 loss to the Grizzlies, Giannis shared how he’s embracing the grind. “For me, that’s what I do,” he said. “I hope it’s contagious within the team to keep on fighting. It doesn’t matter how the game is going. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing well, playing bad. It’s about how you impact the game to help the team win.”

Milwaukee is struggling, no doubt. They’ve been dealing with injuries, and a few key losses have made it tough. But Giannis keeps his focus. “Sometimes my tank is going to have 15%. Sometimes it’s going to have 100%, sometimes it’s going to have 80%. Right now our tank, I don’t know what it has, but we just got to give everything.” Even when he’s not at 100%, Giannis still gives whatever he has, and that mentality is a big part of his leadership.

The Bucks are fighting through a rough stretch, but Giannis’ message is clear: they’ve got to keep pushing. Even if things aren’t looking great, it’s all about staying in the fight and trusting the process. “When I’m on 15, I give 15. When I’m on 12, I give 12,” he explained. It’s that kind of determination that makes Giannis one of the most respected players in the game. The road ahead might be tough, but Giannis won’t stop giving his all.