{"id":135916,"date":"2025-04-23T16:06:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T20:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=135916"},"modified":"2025-04-23T16:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T20:06:48","slug":"giannis-antetokounmpo-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/04\/23\/giannis-antetokounmpo-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Giannis Shouldn\u2019t Make the Same Mistake as Dame"},"content":{"rendered":"

If Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> needs a reminder of what happens when you try to win with only one franchise, he doesn\u2019t need to look further than his teammate, Damian Lillard<\/a>. For years, Dame was loyal to the Portland Trail Blazers, hoping the organization would support him with a team that could win. Unlike Lillard, Giannis won one title with the Milwaukee Bucks. But in the last several years, the Bucks have not gotten past the first round. For a player considered top three in the league, that is not enough. It’s unclear whether Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future will be in Milwaukee or not.<\/p>\n

Giannis Shouldn\u2019t Make the Same Mistake as Dame<\/h2>\n

The Milwaukee Bucks are down 0-2 in the first round of the playoffs again and look like the lesser team in their series against the Indiana Pacers. Giannis is doing everything in his power to will the team to victory. But he is overmatched, and it doesn\u2019t seem like the Bucks can do anything to turn the tide. Even Dame’s return<\/a> didn’t do much. NBA insider and analyst Chris Haynes recently talked about Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think so. This is going to be a pivotal playoffs. If they don\u2019t get to the Finals, win the Finals. Or even make a deep run. You can probably see a lot of changes in Milwaukee. From the coaching staff, front office, players, it can be a pretty big wholesale if the Bucks do not make a deep playoff run. I can see them going in a different direction.\u201d Haynes<\/a> stated.<\/p>\n

This report should be concerning for Bucks fans, and the upcoming offseason will undoubtedly be pivotal.<\/p>\n

Giannis Cannot Do It Alone<\/h3>\n

Here is a stat that shows just how good Giannis is. In his last six healthy playoff games, Antetokounmpo has averaged 34.8 points, 17.2 rebounds, and 6.5 assists on 53% shooting from the floor. Despite all that, the Bucks are 0-6 in those games.<\/p>\n

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Giannis in his last 6 healthy playoff games:<\/p>\n

34.8 PPG
53% FG
17.2 RPG
6.5 APG<\/p>\n

0-6 record pic.twitter.com\/LQC7rmirK5<\/a><\/p>\n

— Matt (@sixringsofsteeI) April 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n