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Ever since Giannis Antetokounmpo issued a warning regarding his future in the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA world witnessed various speculations. Apart from that, many experts and fans expressed their opinions on the teams that Greek Freak would land in. However, days after the Bucks star’s statement, veteran NBA analyst dropped a huge insider information involving Giannis, Joel Embiid, and Donovan Mitchell on a recent podcast. Moreover, the information could lift the spirits of the New York Knicks fans.

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Apart from the Greek-Nigerian baller, several other stars have also hinted at the wish to exit from their current franchise. Notably, 2022-23 MVP, Joel Embiid, shared a cryptic message via X, hinting at his exit from the Philadelphia 76ers. Importantly, Damian Lillard and James Harden have been the pick of the lot, who have been trying to find a new home in the off season.

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Veteran NBA analyst predicts a new home for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Embiid and Mitchell

While fans eagerly awaited for the update since Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped hammer on the Bucks fans. Veteran analyst Bill Simmons pitched in with exciting news for the fans in the recent show. Simmons has been doing an impeccable work ever since his fallout with ESPN in 2016. Now, he has emerged one of the prominent podcast personalities in the NBA world. Notably, the $100 million rich star became the first podcaster to enter the Celebrity 1oo list, reported Forbes. 

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In the latest episode of The Bill Simmons podcast, he dropped exciting news for the Knicks fans. He said, “They’ll get one of those three guys, I guarantee. Giannis, Embiid, or Mitchell will be on that team a year from now.” Notably, he stressed that Cleveland Cavaliers star Mitchell would definitely find his way out of the side in the coming years. Furthermore, he discussed various other trending topics in the NBA world.

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While Damian Lillard and Harden were subtle about their exit, Giannis stormed the news with his statement.

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In his recent interview, he said, “I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win another championship.” Following that, many experts critiqued his statement. Notably, Richard Jefferson argued that he won his first championship in 2021 because of the team formed around him. He stressed that Giannis doesn’t have the surety that he would find a similar experience in his new team.

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What do you make of Bill Simmons’ Knicks update? Will the Bucks star land in the Knicks land? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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