And Giannis escalated the situation by attempting to use accusations of tanking to undercut the Bucks' negotiating posture. Whether Giannis will be compelled to expand the list of teams he'd commit to signing an extension with before a deal is the critical question. This stuck out to me, seems like Giannis wanted to come back to get a bonus from Nike: “Multiple sources said the Bucks' decision to sit Antetokounmpo cost him a significant bonus in his Nike endorsement contract that would have been triggered if he played at least 41 games.” The way Giannis has conducted himself since ousting Bud certainly speaks to how he could have a Russell Westbrook kind of decline.

Understanding the Context

But even then a 7-foot Westbrook is a radically different animal. Giannis is the #1 reason this season has turned out like it has between missing time and poisoning the locker room with uncertainty and ulterior motives. Doesn't change anything that came before and that should still be celebrated. 100% true.

Key Insights

Perfect take. This year = his fault. Doesnt change anything that happened before this year. or the last ... Giannis filed a grievance with the players union.

Final Thoughts

That was a very aggressive action not words. If it weren’t for that I’d be more receptive to the idea there’s a path to reconciliation. I found no evidence that Giannis filed a grievance with the union. Do you have evidence of that other than the union itself complained about it? Re: Game 60: Celtics at Bucks - 3/2/26 - 6:30 - FDSWI/NBATV - GIANNIS RETURNS Post #31 » by neiLz » Mon 11:30 pm Went from this roster sucks outside giannis and wanting a full on tank. To this is the 3rd most talented roster outside the bucks two championships.

The internet is wild. Must Lose. Schedule Win. Game 60: Celtics at Bucks - 3/2/26 - 6:30 - FDSWI/NBATV - GIANNIS ...