Captain. Leader. Absolute legend. The Bucks practically owe Giannis Antetokounmpo the whole Milky Way—moons, stars, and maybe a few galaxies while we’re at it. He’s the first to pull off greatness in Brew City since Kareem, and guess what? He’s basically signed in blood—lifer status. Sure, things once got dicey enough that whispers of a split started floating around. Not exactly the fairytale ending, huh? But then Kendrick Perkins, of all people, chimed in online. Turns out he and Giannis are tighter than your favorite pair of jeans. Now? Giannis is staying put. That loyalty? Still burning. And trust? Oh, it’s brewing—loud and clear.

When was the last time anyone didn’t have Giannis Antetokounmpo locked into their top five? Feels like ancient history—back when a lanky, wide-eyed Greek kid hit the NBA hardwood in 2013 with fire in his gut. Fast forward, and the man’s only 30. Yep, just 30—and already a no-brainer Hall of Famer. Wild, right? But here’s the kicker: it’s not just the stats or the rings. It’s the loyalty. Giannis doesn’t flirt with exits or drama; he’s been ride-or-die for Milwaukee from day one. And the Bucks? Oh, they know. He’s not bouncing. Not now. Not ever.

On the Road Trippin’ podcast, Kendrick Perkins didn’t hesitate for a second when host Allie Clifton dropped the million-dollar question: “What’s going on with Giannis?” KP pounced. “Yeah, he [Giannis] ain’t going nowhere… It’s like all the reports: ‘Oh, Giannis this, Giannis that’… Name me a time where y’all been in the organization and the franchise player don’t know what the f— going on,” he fired back. And truthfully, it’s not just the Bucks’ internal transparency pulling the Greek Freak back in—it’s their offseason moves too. Quietly? Milwaukee’s built something solid. Rock solid.

The Bucks flipped the script in a wild 2025 offseason, headlined by waiving and stretching Damian Lillard’s massive $113M deal. They shipped out Pat Connaughton for Vasilije Micić (then waived him), cut ties with Brook Lopez, and reloaded fast. Bobby Portis, Gary Trent Jr., KPJ, Jericho Sims, and Ryan Rollins all re-signed, while Myles Turner (4 yrs/$109M), Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, and Taurean Prince joined the squad. It’s a clear pivot: younger legs, more defense, and better shooting—built to run with Giannis while dodging that luxury tax hammer. The retool is real, and Milwaukee’s not messing around.

All this is in the hopes of that extension. That one thorn in their side stopping them from plotting a battleplan for the next season. Shams Charania called it – this saga’s bound to continue into August. But one thing’s for certain – that top 5 status is going nowhere. So much so that Richard Jefferson would die by that opinion.

Richard Jefferson: “[Giannis Antetokounmpo] is a top three player in the f—–g world”

Richard Jefferson is all in. That’s belief. That’s bold. But hey, can you really blame him? Giannis has straight-up rented a room in the MVP race since 2017-18, never dipping below fourth. That’s not a streak—it’s a statement. And even in a down year for the Bucks, with a brutal third straight first-round exit? He’s still right there. Milwaukee’s not built to celebrate moral victories—they’re built to win. And they need to get back to that, fast.

On the Road Trippin’ Podcast, “I got into an argument last night with coaches that were sitting out, saying that Giannis wasn’t a top six player in the league. And I’m like, you’re out of your f—–g mind. He’s a top three player in the f—–g world,” said Jefferson to said coaches.

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to make history—literally. For the second straight season, he became the first and only player in NBA history to average 30+ points per game on 60% shooting, finishing 2024–25 with 30.4 PPG on 60.1% FG. That kind of volume and efficiency? Unmatched.

It also marked his fourth consecutive season averaging 30+ PPG, 10+ RPG, and 5+ APG—a feat only six players in history have pulled off even once. Giannis is the only one to do it four years in a row.

Add in the 2024 NBA Cup title and MVP honors, his ninth straight All-Star nod, sixth consecutive All-NBA First Team, and a top-three MVP finish, and yeah—Giannis isn’t just in the “best player alive” conversation RJ alluded to… he might still have the loudest case.

Honestly, give this man a clipboard already. If anyone’s speaking truth loud and unfiltered, it’s RJ. The dude’s not just defending Giannis—he’s throwing down the gauntlet for every doubter in the room. Former Buck, former champion, and clearly someone who gets it. Might be time to slide him into a front office—or a bench.

We’re all just waiting on that Shams bomb to seal the deal. The day Giannis Antetokounmpo locks in his future is the day Kendrick Perkins gets to flash that “told you so” grin with pride. Until then? It’s back to the speculation station for Big Perk. Giannis’ next chapter could land anywhere—but one thing’s certain: his game isn’t going anywhere. That kind of generational talent doesn’t vanish. Just ask Richard Jefferson—he’s already staking his rep on it.