The Milwaukee Bucks face a pivotal summer, with the future of their superstar and future Hall of Famer, Giannis Antetokounmpo, hanging in the balance. As the 2025 NBA Finals approach, the spotlight remains firmly on the “Greek Freak” and the swirling trade rumors surrounding his potential departure from Milwaukee. Will he stay with the Bucks, the team that drafted him, or will he don a new jersey elsewhere? That’s the question dominating NBA discussions.
On Tuesday’s episode of the Up & Adams show, host Kay Adams dove into the Antetokounmpo trade speculation with Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski. Adams asked Podziemski for his perspective as a fan, and his response was surprisingly candid, offering a glimpse into how the league views players of Giannis’ caliber.
“Anywhere else just doesn’t seem right at all.”
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“I mean, [it’s] the same thing with any player like that, it’s like Steph not playing for the Warriors,” Podziemski said. “All guys who cemented their legacy and what they’re about in this league with one team, you never expected it to change. The same with Luka Dončić and Dallas [Mavericks], like the whole world is shocked because of the player he is, and you can see how they were building around him. But like I said, it’s like any star in the league that stays with one team, you just expect them to be in one jersey and anywhere else just doesn’t seem right at all.”
Podziemski’s comments seem to hint that seeing Antetokounmpo in anything other than a Bucks jersey feels unimaginable, drawing parallels to iconic one-team stars like Stephen Curry and Luka Dončić. Could this be a subtle suggestion that Giannis might stay put in Milwaukee?
Despite Podziemski’s perspective, the rumor mill continues to churn. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported nearly a month ago that Antetokounmpo remains “open-minded” about a potential trade. As of now, little has changed, leaving fans and analysts alike speculating about his next move. The Golden State Warriors have emerged as a team reportedly poised to pursue Antetokounmpo aggressively this summer, with multiple experts and pundits linking the two sides. A move to Golden State would pair Giannis with Curry, creating a formidable duo, but it would also send shockwaves through the NBA.
As Antetokounmpo prepares to enter his 13th season in the league, his resume speaks for itself: two MVP awards, a Finals MVP, and a championship with the Bucks in 2021. His decision—whether to stay or go—will undoubtedly reshape the NBA landscape. For now, the basketball world waits with bated breath as the summer of Giannis unfolds.