Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the greatest athletes in professional sports today. The Milwaukee Bucks Superstar has turned into the best player this organization has ever seen. At 31-years-old, Giannis wants to make sure he has a chance to win another championship in the second half of his career.
For now, he has made that clear where he wants that to be.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Addresses Bucks Future Amid Ongoing Trade Rumors, Says He’s Focused On Milwaukee
Nov 29, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after scoring his 21,000th career point in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
On December 18, 2025, Giannis Antetokounmpo answered swirling speculation about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks in a post-practice interview. Giannis stressed his commitment to the team while navigating questions about potential trade talks with FOX6 Milwaukee reporter Lily Zhao:
#Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo:
“I personally have not had the conversation with the Bucks. I’m still locked in. Locked in on my teammates… locked in on my team…
As a leader, but most importantly as a winner, just gotta be there for them first.” @fox6now pic.twitter.com/jDbltyGUsv
— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) December 18, 2025
Despite acknowledging the challenging environment, Giannis’ words indicate he is not formally seeking a trade, aligning with team denials. In spite of injuries and inconsistencies, he prioritizes leadership and support for his teammates.
Here is a look at Giannis’ last five games up to his injury:
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