7 Months After Mocking Kevin Durant for Super Teams, ‘Backpedalling’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Called Out by ESPN Reporter

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most dominant players in the NBA today. He is a two-time MVP and led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in 50 years in 2021. However, months ago, he took a light-humored jibe at Kevin Durant about super teams. In 2019, he said he would never join a super team and that he wanted to win a championship with the Bucks. However, he backtracked on this recently.

After the Bucks lost to the Boston Celtics in the 2022 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Giannis has been re-assessing his commitments with the Bucks. An NBA insider has called out Giannis for changing his tune despite having an All-Star roster.?

Giannis?s light-humored jibe at Durant?

The Greek Freak?s commitment to the Bucks and his loyalty has earned him respect from players and fans. However, he has made it clear to not move with a contract extension without a championship commitment.??

In a previous appearance on The Daily Show, Giannis took a playful jab at Kevin Durant for his tendency to join super teams. He even offered to teach Durant how to carry a team on his own.?

“KD, you keep joining these super teams to win an NBA title. How about we work out together sometime so I can teach you how to carry your own team,” Giannis said on the comedy show.?

This indeed captures Giannis?s belief in winning championships without needing a super team. But what has changed his mind??

NBA analyst hits back at Giannis Antetokounmpo

ESPN reporter Kendrick Perkins has sparked a debate about whether Giannis is backpedaling on his stance. Perkins questioned what Giannis wants for his team, pointing out that the Bucks already have several All-Star caliber players.?

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Perkins says that the Bucks have Drew Holiday, Chris Millerton, and Brooke Lopez, all of whom are All-Star caliber players. He questioned whether Giannis now wants a superstar-caliber player on his team. Perkins?s comments suggest that Giannis might be contradicting his previous statements about super teams. ?What else do you want?? That?s what Perkins says and concludes that the Bucks are still the best team in the Eastern Conference.?

This situation raises questions about what Giannis envisions for the future of the Bucks. Despite having a strong team that is considered a favorite in the Eastern Conference, it seems there might be some dissatisfaction and Giannis is still open to more lucrative offers.?

He soon becomes eligible for a contract extension with the Bucks. But he is unlikely to sign a long-term deal. He could potentially sign an extension till next summer. “Numbers-wise it doesn’t make sense,” he said. It remains to be seen if he makes his own super team and wins championships.

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