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 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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