Los Angeles Lakers fans criticized Giannis Antetokounmpo on social media after his recent comments on the city. Antetokounmpo has continuously been linked to the Lakers in trade rumors this season.
However, Antetokounmpo’s comments on Los Angeles have led some to question whether the two-time MVP would be open to a move to the Lakers.
“I think L.A. is super superficial. I don’t like L.A.,” Antetokounmpo said on “Gogi’s Garage.
Following his comments, fans caught up with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka, asking him to trade for Giannis, a question that was met with silence from the Los Angeles executive. Fans flooded the comments section on the clip showing Pelinka being asked about Giannis, criticizing the Greek Freak.
“Lmao LA lights too bright for Giannis,” one fan said.
“Lakers fans really spent 3 years tracking Giannis’ private flights just for him to call the city fake on a podcast,” another fan said.
“Didn’t Giannis say he doesn’t like LA?” one fan asked.
“NO ONE SHOULD WANT GIANNIS …. I’VE SAID FOR YEARS HE WONT AGE WELL,” one fan opined.
“Man, f Giannis! Build a team around Luka and LeBron and AR,” a fan wrote.
Giannis Antetokounmpo sparks Miami Heat rumors amid uncertain future with the Bucks
Continuing his conversation on Gogi’s Garage, Giannis Antetokounmpo also spoke about the cities he likes, mentioning Miami, calling it a beautiful city.
“Hey, Miami’s not a bad place, man. Beautiful, beautiful city, beautiful city,” Antetokounmpo said. “Beautiful city, believe it or not, believe it or not.”
The Miami Heat also showed interest in trading for Antetokounmpo at the February deadline. According to a report from Shams Charania, the Bucks seriously considered the Heat’s offer.
“Milwaukee contemplated moving forward with Miami on Feb. 4. Ownership, however, believed the best move would be to hold on to Antetokounmpo and receive better offers in the summer.”
The Heat’s offer reportedly included draft compensation and was centered around Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware.
The Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves are also reportedly in the running to trade for Antetokounmpo this summer. He was limited to 36 games last season, averaging 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, shooting 62.4%.
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