Back in the summer of 2023, the Milwaukee Bucks tried to extend their championship window with Giannis Antetokounmpo by acquiring Damian Lillard. However, fast forward to 2025, Lillard’s era in Milwaukee is over. The Milwaukee Bucks have stunned the entire NBA world by saying goodbye to the veteran point guard, whom everyone in Milwaukee prayed for his return last year. Lillard was expected to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign after devastatingly tearing his Achilles during the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers.

However, this move hasn’t just come as a shock to the fans and media; it seems Giannis Antetokounmpo was also kept under wraps, given his reaction after the move was executed. NBA Insider Chris Haynes has reported that the Greek superstar is not happy with the franchise’s decisions. “BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is not pleased with the team’s decision to waive Damian Lillard, league sources tell me.” Haynes wrote on X.

This is massive news for the Milwaukee fans, as Antetokounmpo has already been the center of several trade rumors linking him to a move away from Wisconsin. Of course, these speculations came after Lillard’s season-ending injury. That’s because with Dame out, Milwaukee’s chances of winning a championship seem slim, and with the Bucks having no real assets or draft capital to make trades, many believed that Giannis would sooner or later ask for an exit from his beloved franchise.

Although Giannis never spoke to the people about his future, this is what everyone kind of assumed. It does make sense from Antetokounmpo’s point of view, given he’s entered his 30s and wouldn’t want to end his career with only a maiden championship. So, if Chris Haynes’ report is true, all the teams in the league would be on high alert and would be calling Milwaukee about the Greek Freak. However, these are mere speculations right now, as everyone awaits Antetokounmpo’s statement.

Amid this stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the world, it seems that Antetokounmpo has a special demand for his franchise.

Amid Damian Lillard’s shocking exit, Giannis has a special request for the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have left everyone stunned with the free agency moves they’ve made on the second day of free agency. Of course, this includes the Damian Lillard exit shocker, but there’s another move that Milwaukee made that has left everyone talking. Yes, we’re talking about Brook Lopez, who signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on the first day. This move was an emotional one for the Bucks faithful, given Lopez was part of the 2021 team that won the franchise’s first-ever championship since 1971.

It seems like the fans were not the only ones who shed a tear or two on Lopez’s exit from Wisconsin. Giannis Antetokounmpo also shares the feeling. A user posted his views about Lopez on X: “Brook Lopez should have his jersey retired in Milwaukee.” To which Antetokounmpo replied with, “1,000,000%.” He urged the Bucks to retire the No. 11 jersey, which Lopez donned during his time with the team. It’s only obvious for Giannis to share this sentiment, given he and the veteran center have been teammates for the longest.

Not just that, Brook Lopez’s contribution to the franchise has been immense during his seven-year tenure. At the same time, this wasn’t the only reaction Giannis gave to his team’s chaotic free agency window. “I don’t know what’s going on right now, man.” It is what the Greek star posted on his X account, allegedly indicating that he’s unaware of the moves his team has been making. Does this mean he’s not happy? We don’t know, as everyone awaits Giannis’ official statement on the matter.