Giannis Antetokounmpo said it upfront during an appearance at iShowspeed’s Youtube channel that he will ‘probably’ stay with the Milwaukee Bucks and that he loves the city. He followed it up with an invitation to Speed to watch his games in Milwaukee.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Cam Whitmore, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts with guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
This few lines alone launched many think piece again with some picking apart his quote. ESPN was among those and together with insider Shams Charania, who has been claiming since April that Antetokounmpo is still planning, they debated whether Antetokounmpo’s words have weight.
Udonis Haslem was a guest in the show and to him, he thinks the media should give it a rest now. That the two-time MVP is not going anywhere.
“Even though it’s a probably, we going to take the probably out. He’s going back to Milwaukee,” he said while sitting beside Charania who was making some minute facial expressions while the three-time champion was speaking.
Udonis Haslem
Jan 19, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Udonis Haslem speaks after his jersey was lifted to the rafters during the retirement ceremony during halftime of the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Udonis Haslem thinks Giannis Antetokounmpo is definitely staying with Milwaukee (Shams right next to him)
“Even though it’s a probably, we going to take the probably out. He’s going back to Milwaukee.”
(h/t @AIR305)pic.twitter.com/WFS50xNHHT
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) July 10, 2025
Charania annoys Milwaukee Bucks fans
Some viewers found Charania’s reaction uncomfortable although it was like suggesting he knows something others don’t.
Shams looks so salty LMFAOOOO https://t.co/L83m9i3Q3u
— SUKUTABYYYKE 🙏🏼 (@blange00) July 10, 2025
Holy shit man what a loser LMAOOOO https://t.co/4b2dSFvrHt pic.twitter.com/53nGRiEISl
— 🥤 (@34for2) July 10, 2025
Kevin Porter Jr., Bobby Portis
Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) is restrained by guard Kevin Porter (3) against the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
All clues point to Bucks keeping Giannis as general manager Jon Horst retained the players Antetokounmpo enjoyed playing with.
This is aside from the quotes Giannis made in the past months. He even shaded Charania once after he declared that he wants to go back to the NBA Finals again with Milwaukee for pushing his agenda.
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