There is less than a week to go before the start of the NBA season, and last night one of the biggest talking points from the off-season was finally answered. It was revealed by The Athletic that Giannis Antetokounmpo had signed a five-year supermax deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.
His future was one of the biggest talking points throughout the off-season, with teams such as the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat already freeing up valuable cap space so that they could make a move for the Greek star. However, those plans will now have to be halted as the supermax extension deal was finally agreed between the NBA MVP and the Bucks.
NBA News: Record-Breaking Terms Agreed
There was no official announcement of the terms of the deal made by the Bucks or the Bucks, but the rumoured price of the deal has been revealed at $228 million by The Athletic. It can’t be understated how huge the deal is for the Bucks, as it means that their star will not be heading into the free agency after this season.
It also ensures that they will now be able to focus on the season ahead without worrying about the prospect of having to get the deal done. The talking off the court finally stops because of this deal, and Giannis will now need to back up the mega money that he will be earning on the court by delivering an NBA Championship that has been promised for a couple of seasons now.
NBA News: Bucks Have Solid Chance
Keeping Giannis was key for the Bucks, as the Greek is the biggest star that the franchise have had since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The big difference between the two is that Abdul-Jabbar was able to deliver the one and only NBA Championship that the Bucks have won during their history. However, they could be the side to beat in the Eastern Conference this season, as they have built around their NBA MVP.
Jrue Holiday’s arrival looks to have been the biggest turning point in this drama, as it indicates that the Bucks are willing to bring in players that can operate around Giannis. It will be interesting to see how the Bucks perform this season, as they have failed to impress in the playoffs in each of the past two years. They were especially disappointing last season, as they fell to the Miami Heat in the semi-finals.
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