Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Miami Heat fans a bit of hope with some eye-popping comments with streamer IShowSpeed on Thursday morning. First, he said he likes the idea of living in Florida because of no state income taxes.
Then he was asked if he plans to stay with the Bucks. Antetokounmpo replied, "Probably. We'll see. I love Milwaukee."
There was plenty speculation of Antetokounmpo wanting out of Milwaukee. These recent comments only add fire to the rumors and speculation. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst said this could mean Antetokounmpo could be waiting until later this summer to give a definitive answer.
"He might be more open-minded than he was in the past," Windhorst said Thursday morning on ESPN's Get Up. "I will say the same thing: probably Milwaukee but we'll see. Now, I can quote Giannis on that."
“Probably. We’ll see. I love Milwaukee.”
- Giannis on staying in Milwaukee
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Fellow ESPN insider Tim MacMahon said the revelation could be good news for the Heat. The state-tax situation has long been a lure for top-tier athletes.
"Giannis has been in we'll see mode for years," MacMahon said on Get Up. "... [New Bucks acquisition] Myles Turner is not getting a long-term commitment out of Giannis. Listen, if taxes are a concern, I think there's a team in South Florida that has no state income taxes."
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