Shaq gives Giannis Antetokounmpo a list of demands
Milwaukee The Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo are still together at least for a few more months, since it was not traded within the deadline. While Antetokounmpo has goals to win at a high level, the Bucks don’t seem to be in a position to do so at this point, and they aren’t even in the Play-Ins right now.
At the same time, Antetokounmpo has made it seem like he doesn’t want to be traded and wants to be a Buck for his entire career.
Shaq was recently on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike radio show and he was asked what would he do in Antetokounmpo’s situation.
“Tell Milwaukee (Bucks) to pay me a supermax and give me 10% of the team so I can stay; if not, I’m staying. It’s not legal, but there are loopholes,” Shaq said.
“Tell Milwaukee (Bucks) to pay me a supermax and give me 10% of the team so I can stay; if not, I’m out.”
Shak if in Giannis’ current situation 🗣
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The Bucks definitely can’t give Antetokounmpo a percentage of the team, but they can probably offer him more money on his contract. While that sounds nice, it still doesn’t fulfill the desires of Antetokounmpo, who wants to win while he’s in his prime. If nothing else, that money should help improve the team, and maybe get another star to play alongside him.
In case The Bucks can’t get Antetokounmpo the help he needshe knows he may have to make a change.
“The most important thing is that I want to win the championship with Milwaukee Bucks and if it’s not on the schedule or in the plans, then you’re like, ‘Okay, maybe I have to turn around,’ because I really want to win,” Antetokounmpo said.
As for this season, Antetokounmpo is out with an injury and it is uncertain when he will return to the field. The Bucks managed to win their last two games before the All-Star break, and hopefully they can continue that.
2026-02-18 16:13:00
