Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s recent interviews have added fuel to rumors that he would depart from the Milwaukee Bucks. The former MVP has a player option in his current contract, allowing him to pursue different opportunities in 2024-25. Nonetheless, all this speculation that comes after Giannis said if he does not see it in Milwaukee moving ahead, he is willing to look for a better opportunity to win an NBA championship. However, he also affirmed his loyalty to the Bucks.

While all of this is a speculation at best. If the Greek Freak decides to leave the Bucks, he could bag a sizable amount of cash. Interestingly, that amount has already been added to his contract.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Pocket $3,934,532 From Bucks

“I’m a Milwaukee Buck. But most importantly, I’m a winner. I want to win,” said former NBA Champion. Adding heaps of credibility to the notions of his exit from the Bucks. He further added, “And I have to do whatever it takes for me to win. And if there’s a better situation for me to win the Larry O’Brien, I have to take that better situation.”?

“I would not be the best version of myself if I don?t know that everybody?s on the same page. Everybody?s going for a championship, everybody?s going to sacrifice time away from their family like I do”. With these words, he is probably?implying his urgency to win another championship. Reiterating “And if I don?t feel that, I?m not signing (as a free agent).”

Hypothetically, if Giannis does decide to leave, his contract dictates certain things. Above all, he will pocket a sweet 3 million dollars from the Bucks for his loyalty to the franchise. The paperwork states that the trade bonus will be 15% of his 45 million salary.

The Knicks are Eyeing Giannis

The New York Knicks are one of many big-market organizations that may employ the two-time NBA MVP. The Knicks have been looking for a truly star player to lead them for a very long time.

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Antetokounmpo unquestionably matches that description, as seen by his body of work. Additionally, Giannis may have more opportunities to pursue his non-basketball interests in a larger market like New York. What do you think about this? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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