Giannis Antetokounmpo Claims Unsavory Free Agent Comments Are False

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Giannis appeared to say he wasn't 100% on the Bucks.

Free agency can be a stressful time especially if you're a small market team trying to hang on to your star franchise player. The Milwaukee Bucks are in that very same predicament with Giannis Antetokounmpo as he will be a free agent very soon. Giannis has said on numerous occasions that he has no plans to leave Milwaukee But it appears as though those plans could be changing sometime soon.

During a case study at Harvard, Giannis was quoted as saying something pretty interesting about free agency. Essentially, he's not as much of a guarantee as the Bucks may think he is.

“I want the Bucks to build a winning culture,” Giannis said. “So far, we have been doing great, and, if this lasts, there’s no other place I want to be. But if we’re underperforming in the NBA next year, deciding whether to sign becomes a lot more difficult.”

Giannis Antetokounmpo Claims Unsavory Free Agent Comments Are False
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In a recent interview with Matt Velasquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Giannis got ahead of the comments by saying he never actually made them and that he was misquoted. It's a bold accusation but makes sense considering Giannis doesn't want to upset any of his teammates or the fans.

“If you kind of read the last quote, I’ve never used those words in my life,” The Greek Freak said.

Either way, Giannis' free-agent cycle is going to be very intriguing, regardless of where he goes.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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