Giannis Antetokounmpo: What his extension means for Bucks’ longevity
Giannis Antetokounmpo ended all speculation by signing his supermax extension Tuesday and keeping open the Milwaukee Bucks’ championship window.
The end to the speculation of whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will or won’t sign his supermax extension thankfully came to an end Tuesday afternoon.
The Milwaukee Bucks superstar wound up putting pen to paper and signed the richest contract in NBA history at five years and $228 million, which includes an opt-out clause in the summer of 2025. Still, the Bucks have the two-time MVP under contract for the next six seasons and all Bucks fans subsequently drew a sigh of relief around the city of Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin and elsewhere.
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Antetokounmpo signing his extension is as much a victory for Bucks fans as it is for the 26-year-old and the organization itself, especially after so much anxiety and fear in the years leading up to his decision.
The constant threat and speculation of how a small market like the Bucks have historically struggled to keep past and present superstars loomed over Giannis’ decision. Stories of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James and Kevin Durant were constant reminders of stars leaving small markets for greener pastures.
For now, Antetokounmpo’s decision has seen those worries and skepticism scurry away from the discussion as Bucks fans jump for joy to see the Greek superstar commit the prime of his career to the Bucks.
As all Bucks fans continue to bask in a state of pure bliss, the doubts are finally over and we have prevailed. Now to quote King George from “Hamilton” after losing in the Revolutionary War, “What comes next?”