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Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks wears street clothes before the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, March 9, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks wears street clothes before the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, March 9, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
After months of speculation about what the Greek Freak will do, Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed the biggest contract in NBA history. Giannis will remain a Buck for the next five years in hopes to brings an NBA Championship to the organization.
It was the Athletic’s Shams Charania who broke this news on his twitter account.
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Breaking: Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is signing a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. The two-time MVP will sign a five-year, $228.2 million supermax extension with the franchise, the largest deal in NBA history, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 15, 2020
Giannis will be making over $228 Million over the next five years but the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have been making efforts in the offseason to ensure re-signing him. The hard work by the team produced a fruitful result.
The reigning MVP shared a heartfelt message seconds after signing this mammoth deal. He said:
“This is my home, this is my city.. I’m blessed to be able to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years. Let’s make these years count. The show goes on, let’s get it.”
This is my home, this is my city.. I’m blessed to be able to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years. Let’s make these years count. The show goes on, let’s get it. 🤎🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/895tCBE9RK
— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) December 15, 2020
Now the question remains: will this decision to stay with Bucks turn out to be a good or a bad one for Giannis? Well we have plenty of time to figure that out. As of now, this news must give Bucks fans a huge sigh of relief following the uncountable trade rumors around the Greek Freak.
Twitter reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo signing largest contract in NBA history
It was a well-known fact that, Giannis had till Monday to sign on the dotted line. Well, he finally did it and it has sent a wave of joy to NBA fans all across Twitter.
Five biggest contracts in NBA history
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo (2020) $228.2M
2. Russell Westbrook (2017) $206.8M
3. Steph Curry (2017) $201.2M
4. Klay Thompson (2019) $189.9M
5. Anthony Davis (2020) $189.9M— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) December 15, 2020
Report: Before Giannis’s extension agreement, the Bucks offered him, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, and cash in exchange for Talen Horton-Tucker which the Lakers promptly turned down, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/CFAJZT7VoU
— BubbleWoj (@BubbleWoj) December 15, 2020
Giannis, Bucks reach $228M supermax extension… pic.twitter.com/EqrC2onQna
— Deacf (@Decaf_MFFL) December 15, 2020
Thank you, Adrian
— Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes (@MackenskiBC) December 15, 2020
HE DID THE BUCKS A SOLID. LOVE IT.
— Let's talk NBA (@NBArath23) December 15, 2020
— Brent (@brentmaximin) December 15, 2020
Giannis. $228 million. And unlike an NFL deal, fully guaranteed. The millions are real, and they're spectacular. pic.twitter.com/i1NY7da5sK
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) December 15, 2020
Where are all of the @MiamiHEAT fans now? For the last 3 months, according to the Heat and all of their fans, they were CERTAIN that @Giannis_An34 was gonna sign with the Heat. 🤣😂😆🤣😂😆🤣😂😆
— wayne (@N_WayneJames32) December 15, 2020
I’m shocked to see Heat fans disappointed about missing out on Giannis because for weeks they’ve been talking about not wanting a ball dominant MVP who collapses in the playoffs
— Alfonso (@alfonsohoops) December 15, 2020
Giannis made the right decision by getting his lettuce and staying in Milwaukee. Salute @Giannis_An34 💯💪🏾
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) December 15, 2020
The Lakers after Giannis signed the super max with the Bucks pic.twitter.com/iCSU60icRS
— NBA Memes (@nbamemesinsta) December 15, 2020
Giannis’ story is straight out of a fairy tale.
– Grew up in Greece undocumented
– Sold trinkets on the street
– Only started playing hoops at age 13
– Drafted 15th overall
– Most improved player
– DPOY
– 4x All-Star
– 4x All-NBA
– 2x MVP
– Signed biggest contract in NBA history pic.twitter.com/Col2mejobB— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 15, 2020
Respect pic.twitter.com/3QY3GKfZhY
— dre (@bigdre_25) December 15, 2020
Warriors and Heat fans finding out Giannis is staying in Milwaukee pic.twitter.com/gbfvJAsI9N
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) December 15, 2020
Heat Twitter realizing they can’t use their Giannis jersey swaps for 5 years pic.twitter.com/HC7xjlpUFr
— Stephen A. Smith Burner (@SASBurnerAcct) December 15, 2020
Thank you giannis for keeping the league intact pic.twitter.com/2ca0NvHRCx
— TheSlimGod🌐🉐🇨🇦 (@ThatOneMich) December 15, 2020
By signing this deal, Giannis has also broken the myth that small market teams can’t keep a major player. With this deal being finalized, one can not help but ask – what’s next for the Milwaukee Bucks?
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What next for Giannis and Milwaukee Bucks?
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (L) and Chance The Rapper attend the 67th NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron Vs. Team Stephen at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Taking everything into consideration, the Bucks are still a top team in the Eastern Conference. Furthermore, they acquired Jrue Holiday this offseason to bolster their roster as well.
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However, they just still need a few more pieces to win a NBA title. With Giannis committing long term, they will have plenty of time to build the perfect roster around the Greek Freak.
What are your thoughts and expectations from the Milwaukee Bucks? Let us know your views in the comments section down below.
