Why was Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo asked about playing in Saudi Arabia?

Giannis Antetokounmpo reveals what Bucks must prove to him before signing extension

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he won’t be signing an extension with the Milwaukee Bucks when he becomes eligible next month until they show him their commitment to winning an NBA title.  Antetokounmpo, arguably the best player in the NBA right now, told The New York Times that he must feel comfortable with the direction of the franchise because, despite wanting to play for one franchise over his entire career, winning a championship trumps that goa…

Why was Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo asked about playing in Saudi Arabia?

In a recent video, TMZ Sports asked Giannis and his brother Alex about playing in Saudi Arabia following the Bucks star’s social media posts.

Giannis Antetokounmpo casts doubt on signing extension, Bucks future

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is only a few weeks away from being eligible for a three-year extension worth $173 million. But Antetokounmpo told the New York Times he won’t be looking to sign a new contract this season and it’s a bit of a question mark if he’ll even want one next season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo on future with the Bucks

In a couple of weeks, the Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could sign a three-year extension worth around $173 million. But he plans to delay the decision until the 2023/24 season begins. While waiting might offer the potential for more earnings next offseason, it’s not guaranteed. “The real question’s not going to be this year – numbers wise it doesn’t make sense,” Antetokounmpo said. “But next year, next summer it would make…

Giannis Antetokounmpo Names 1 Reason Why He Wouldn’t Re-Sign With Bucks

(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)   Last season ended in disaster for the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and company going down in the first round of the NBA playoffs to the eighth-seeded Miami Heat in five games. Even though Antetokounmpo was dealing with an injury during that series with the Heat, the consensus was that the Bucks would still come out on top and would still be a force to be reckoned with throughout t…