Giannis Antetokounmpo "Hurt" By Thon Maker Trade

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Giannis Antetokounmp & Thon Maker
The trade deadline continues to deliver some drama.

Earlier today, news broke that the Milwaukee Bucks traded their 7 foot 1 center Thon Maker to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Stanley Johnson. It was a simple trade but it appears as though Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is reeling from the news. In an interview with Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN, Antetokounmpo gave his reaction to the fact that Maker is now gone.

“Thon is like my little brother, this one hurts more than any trade that happened that I’ve been a part of but this is the business we work in," he explained. “I talked to Thon, but I didn’t try to talk to him a lot cause I know I would get emotional cause he’s technically my little brother, been with him three years. You know, it’s tough, but he’s a tough guy and this opportunity is going to be good for him.”

Maker was drafted 10th overall by the Bucks back in 2016 but he hasn't been able to get much playing time this season. He averages about 11.7 minutes per game and it is believed that he'll get more of a chance to play in Detroit.

Stay tuned for more trade deadline updates throughout the week.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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