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Jamal Collier
on wednesday, giannis antetokounmpo reiterated its commitment to milwaukee bucks As they prepare for the start of the regular season, however, he also said that “man has to change his mind” going forward.
Antetokounmpo’s comments followed According to a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania Had trade discussions with the Bucks earlier this week new York Knicks Regarding a potential deal for the two-time MVP this offseason.
Although Antetokounmpo admitted he had not read the report, he redoubled his desire to compete for a championship — whether it’s in Milwaukee or elsewhere.
“I’ve said it many times: I want to be in a position to win,” Antetokounmpo said. “I believe in this team. I believe in my teammates. I’m here to lead this team wherever we go. It’s definitely going to be tough. We’re going to take it day by day, but I’m here. So all the extra stuff doesn’t matter.”
“I’ve communicated with my teammates, communicated with people I respect and love, that the moment I step on this court or in this facility, I wear this jersey, the rest doesn’t matter. Whatever’s in front of me, I’m locked in. Now, if in six, seven months I change my mind, I think that’s human too.”
After missing the start of training camp in Milwaukee due to illness, Antetokounmpo rejoined the team last weekend in Miami ahead of their first preseason game on Sunday, although he did not play. The Bucks host the Pistons next Thursday in Milwaukee.
“I’m locked in,” Antetokounmpo said. “I’m locked into this team. I’m locked into these guys, this group and this coaching staff and myself.”
He compared the offseason to a “temptation” period, but now that training camp has started, he has stepped away from social media and focused on his art.
“That’s the temptation. It starts from when the season ends until the season starts,” Antetokounmpo said. “There’s going to be a lot of people that are going to contact me or contact my agent and they’ll say this is a possibility, that’s a possibility… But at the end of the day, ultimately, I’m going to make a decision. And my decision today is that I’m here and I’m committed to this team.”
