by Giannis Antetokounmpo has been with the Milwaukee Bucks for his entire 12-year NBA career.
The future Hall of Famer is off to a great start to the new season with averages of 31.0 points, 12.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game while shooting 63.3% from the field in six games.
However, the Bucks are just 1-6 in their first seven games.
There are many rumors swirling about the future of the two-time MVP.
“I think there’s a world where he’s the next big domino to fall.”
— @kirkgoldsberry about the Giannis trade rumors 👀
(via The @BillSimons Podcast) pic.twitter.com/zErTLSpd0x
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 1, 2024
Former NBA superstar Dwight Howard sent out a bold post regarding the rumors.
Howard wrote: “I can’t imagine Giannis in any other uniform besides the money 🥴”
I can’t imagine Giannis in any other uniform besides the money 🥴
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) November 5, 2024
At one point, Howard was heavily involved in trade rumors before taking the job sent to the Los Angeles Lakers (via the Orlando Magic) in 2012.
Many fans responded to his post.
@JMotenIII: “Yes, I would like to see him stay with the team that drafted him and won a championship with.”
Yes, I would like to see him stay with the team that drafted him and won a championship with. https://t.co/spZ2vG0UmA
— JimmyMotenIII601 (@JMotenIII) November 5, 2024
@DruDilly: “The Knicks, Clippers and about 25 other franchises could use his services…”
The Knicks, Clippers and about 25 other franchises could use his services…
— Dru’Challa (@DruDilly) November 5, 2024
@jorjoobear: “Heat uniforms would look good on him…”
Heat uniforms would suit him…
— 𒀭 (@jorjoobear) November 5, 2024
@gyminye: “Imagine him in a Heat jersey”
Picture him in a Heat jersey
— G-Star Technology (@gyminye) November 5, 2024
The Bucks last lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 116-114.
Antetokounmpo missed his first game of the season due to an injury.
They play their next game Thursday night at the Utah Jazz in Wisconsin.
Last season, the Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs (in six games).
Antetokounmpo missed the entire series due to an injury.
