Where will Giannis Antetokounmpo go? That question has been on everybody’s minds, with the answer having the potential to change the entire league. The man is so in demand that his word will make waves across the league. And the same may happen due to his latest comments. However, while rumors have consistently linked him to a trade, it seems as if Giannis is focused on re-attaining the glory he brought to Milwaukee back in 2021.

Giannis has only been in the NBA Finals once, which was enough to etch his name in history. That 6-game series saw the Greek average 53.3 RPG+APG+PPG. That statline was what allowed the Bucks to muster a comeback from 2-0 down, bringing them a championship after 50 years in the wait. And if Giannis’ recent X confession is anything to go by, he can’t wait to get the taste of it again.

StatMuse’s post on Antetokounmpo’s record forced a reaction from him, in which he said, “Let’s get back there💯.” He wants the taste of that success again. But with which team? Will it be with the Bucks? Or will another team swoop in for his services?

If there’s one thing Giannis Antetokounmpo is, it’s loyal. If he ends up in the NBA Finals again, he wants it to be with the Bucks. Why? That’s because he said this: “The finals are something else, I hope to be back soon with the Bucks.” You read that? He said the Bucks. If there were trade talks in his mind, Milwaukee would be a far-off concept in his mind. And all of this is just doubled down by Shams Charania’s take on it all.

However, is this enough to shut up the noise? We’re nearly in mid-June, and there’s still no decision on the Greek. Is deciding your future like Sophie’s Choice? It might be, if you’re as in demand as the Bucks’ talisman. But the teams will have to wait even longer it seems. Shams has just confirmed that the wait for his decision might go into July, or maybe even August. The trade week will tell us nothing.

“His status will not be tied to the NBA draft, it won’t be tied to free agency. It’s much more likely that his future plays out into July and into August in terms of him seeing the landscape of not only the Bucks, seeing the landscape of the league, seeing what other teams do. I mean, listen, when you’re a star of that caliber, the league moves how you want it to move. The league will move when you’re ready to ask for a trade or if you’re ready to then say, “I’m staying, I wanna be back.”,” said Shams on ESPN.

But since the beginning, there’s only been one way forward for him – and that’s “open-mindedness”. Not an exit, just a mentality that could lead to anything. Well, that open-mindedness is what’s not allowing interesting teams to plan for their immediate futures. His brand of “loyalty” might just mean one thing – and that’s his wish to stay put in Milwaukee.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s indecision is sending NBA teams into a dilemma

The Greek Freak may once again be tilting towards staying in Milwaukee, if his recent comments are anything to go by. And is it turns out, the hue and cry about his future may have been a bit unwarranted. Shams Charania believes that Giannis is merely considering his future, and has not decided on anything.

“Of course, around the league, there is a level of skepticism. because Giannis Antetokounmpo has been loyal. He’s been there 12 years. His brand is all about loyalty right now. So there’s a level of skepticism, does he really go through with it? There’s a difference between being open-minded and from what I’m told, exploring other options, actively exploring other options. There’s a difference between doing that and asking for a trade. He’s in the process of figuring out exactly what he wants to do,” said Shams.

Seems like fans might have to wait a little longer for Giannis Antetokounmpo to make a decision. But do we have an option? Let’s face it: Giannis’ trade saga will go on for a long time. For all we know, it might just end with a stay in Milwaukee itself.