Mikal Bridges, New York Knicks
Jul 8, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges watches the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
A lot of unsolicited advice has been given to Giannis Antetokounmpo by NBA media personalities and former NBA players. Some told him to stay put with Milwaukee Bucks while others want him to leave and go to a big market team.
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Mar 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Team LeBron forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks (34) reacts to being named the MVP of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Former Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas belong to the latter.
The two-time All-Star is currently in Antetokounmpo’s home country Greece where he is looking for a spot with one of Euro League teams and was asked about some offseason activities including the situation of the Greek Freak.
He specifically has one team to endorse to the two-time MVP.
“I’d rather see him somewhere else,” Thomas said in a YouTube video posted by EuroHoops Greece.
“He won a championship with Milwaukee. He’s won MVP in Milwaukee. Go to a big market, man. Go to New York.”
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May 15, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) looks on during the first half in game seven of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Thomas entered the NBA in 2011 as the last overall pick and has played for at least 10 teams already. He had his best year with the Boston Celtics from 2015 to 2017 when was a candidate for MVP award once and got named to the All-NBA Second Team.
Giannis Antetokounmpo to NY trade rumors
New York has been constantly linked to Giannis. He even said in a vlog with Speed that there are people recruiting him to go there.
“A lot of people have tried to convince me, try to convince me to go and play there [New York] and stuff,” he said in the video.
Right now, Antetokounmpo to New York will probably not happen. One reason is GM Jon Horst’s declaration that the team is still about the Greek Freak. They are building a team around him and that their relationship remains tight.
Another reason is the recent move made by the Knicks that could affect their chances to land Antetokounmpo.
The team recently agreed with Mikal Bridges to a four-year, $150 million contract extension, something that took a while as an NBA insider claimed the team stalled the talks as they anticipated Antetokounmpo’s summer decision.
There were rumors circulating around the league that the Knicks were stalling extension talks for Mikal Bridges in case Giannis Antetokounmpo became available this offseason.
Now with Bridges signing a four-year, $150M extension in New York, it’s safe to say that rival teams…
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