At one point, it seemed the writing was on the wall. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s desire to win championships forced an unimaginable thought. He entertained the possibility of moving out of Milwaukee. That report months ago shattered the NBA community and the Bucks. They went on the forefront, waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner to give the Greek Freak some assurance about their objective.
It didn’t do much. In fact, Antetokounmpo wasn’t pleased to see the organization waive Lillard, who suffered an Achilles tear by playing through injury. But with his heart stuck in Milwaukee, one would think months of inactivity meant the two-time MVP is confident to move forward with the Bucks. But Charania is once again there to baffle their fandom.
“Sources tell me there’s still nothing set in stone about whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay in Milwaukee or whether he will be leaving,” Charania reported on Get Up.
According to the insider, Giannis Antetokounmpo is still in deep thought. He still has some doubts about the Bucks’ roster, which isn’t looking flattering despite a weakened Eastern Conference. But despite these precarious times, Charania noted it’s a “very difficult” decision to make as the Greek Freak has spent his entire NBA life in Wisconsin.
“Sources tell me there’s still nothing set in stone about whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay in Milwaukee or whether he will be leaving.”
—@ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/ouhenIqxMs
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) August 4, 2025
He won a special championship with them. But it goes beyond the hardwood. Antetokounmpo and his family are also connected to the community. Recently, his wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger, led the first-ever Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation (CAFF) Family Day, helping over 400 families through a donation drive to provide resources. Letting that go will be a major part of the decision Giannis Antetokounmpo makes.
He arrived as a teenager and has now built his family in Milwaukee. It’s not easy to make it just about basketball under these circumstances. However, if viewing from a lens of achieving the most success, the former DPOY might have to make a heartbreaking decision soon.
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