Giannis Antetokounmpo has earned chance to seek greener pastures in offseason
By Tyler Reed
The Milwaukee Bucks' season came to a brutal finish as the team was bested in five games against the Indiana Pacers.
On Tuesday night, the Pacers put the final nail in the Bucks' coffin, even though the team may have been officially cooked when it was announced Damian Lillard had suffered a season-ending Achilles tear.
Another frustrating season for the franchise has come to an end, and now, NBA insider Shams Charania is reporting that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to discuss his future with the franchise.
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The past era known as "superteams" left a bad taste in a lot of fans' mouths when it comes to players leaving the organization that drafted them.
However, Antetokounmpo's story is different. The Bucks star has been with the franchise through thick and thin, with the culmination of his journey in Milwaukee being the 2021 NBA championship.
So, it shouldn't be framed as a "trader vibe" if Antetokounmpo decides that he is ready for a new chapter with a new team.
The Bucks haven't really been a threat toward the NBA Finals since the 2021 season. Yes, bringing in Lillard was the right move. However, injuries have derailed any chance of the duo making deep runs in the postseason.
The ultimate goal is a championship, and Antetokounmpo provided that to the franchise. Now, if he decides to move on, the fans shouldn't be hostile toward that decision.
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