The Milwaukee star doesn't pay attention to reports that several teams are keeping their assets to pursue him in the future.
Giannis Antetokounmpo isn't minding other teams' business as the entire NBA continues to monitor his blurry long-term outlook with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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In the postgame of the Bucks' 112-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks, the superstar big man addressed recent rumors that several teams are keeping their assets as they wait for his potential availability in the market.
"Can’t control that. I can’t control what other teams do. I just try to focus on my job, which is go out there, compete and try to win games," Antetokounmpo said.
NBA insider Zach Lowe recently revealed that the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks are maintaining their assets available in preparation for the possible Giannis sweepstakes that may happen in the near future.
There haven't been official reports yet that Antetokounmpo and the Bucks will part ways despite a horrible 18-24 record and an 11th-place standing in the East. But that might change once the Greek star pursues new beginnings for greater contention chances.
For now, Antetokounmpo is determined to push through with the Bucks, despite the hostile treatment he previously received from Milwaukee fans.
The Giannis trade front further intensified when the star forward expressed displeasure over their fanbase's booing in last week's 139-106 embarrassing home loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
"Felt great," he said about the jeers. "For some reason, I enjoy being the villain this year, even with your own fans. It doesn’t really matter with anybody. It just makes my motor go more. It makes me hungry when I play. It makes me compete more.
"It doesn’t matter. I just love playing basketball, and anything that can spark that fire in me, I love it."
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