Raptors Are Frontrunners For Giannis Antetokounmpo, Says NBA Exec

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Giannis has a big decision to make in 2021.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the best players in the NBA over the last few years and he has begun to get recognition as an all-time great big man, especially if he continues to play at such a high level. The Milwaukee Bucks are dominating the league because of him and fans are excited to see what he'll be able to do in the playoffs. However, fans are also weary because Giannis becomes a free agent in 2021. The expectation is that the Bucks will offer him a supermax deal but if Giannis wants to go somewhere else, no one will be able to stop him.

In a recent report, it was revealed that some executives think the Golden State Warriors are trying to land Giannis. However, some execs disagree, with one saying the Toronto Raptors are the true frontrunner.

Raptors Are Frontrunners For Giannis Antetokounmpo, Says NBA Exec
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“I don’t think he leaves the Bucks,” an unnamed executive said according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. “But if he does, Toronto has to be the front-runner. Staying in Milwaukee, that’s No. 1. But if he can stand the cold, Toronto is the perfect situation for him, the next best thing.”

Giannis' only connection to the Raptors is the fact that they beat him in the Eastern Conference Finals last season. Aside from this, the Raptors have a solid young core and players like Pascal Siakim and Kyle Lowry would be enough to woo him. Either way, only time will tell what he eventually decides.


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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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