Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name was already swirling around in trade talks, and ESPN’s Shams Charania has now put a stamp on it. The Milwaukee Bucks forward is reportedly “ready for a new home” as the team management looks for probable returns for a Giannis deal. Meanwhile, fans have begun speculating on the Greek Freak’s new destination for the first time in his career.
The Golden State Warriors have been at the forefront of rumors. The management is looking to add defensive support for Stephen Curry, who can shoot the ball and make crucial plays like Jimmy Butler. Sounds like a job for Giannis!
Fans have begun suggesting on social media about which way the Giannis wind can blow. While some speculated for a Giannis and Steph team-up in Golden State, others felt he would fit in purple and gold. One fan responded to Charania’s post on X and wrote:
“I’M SHAKING HE’S A LAKER”
A Giannis deal in LA only looks believable if the package involves at least Austin Reaves and a bunch of other pieces and draft picks. However, the management is short on draft picks, which might be a major hurdle in executing the Giannis Antetokounmpo deal.
One fan responded to the comment:
“at what cost though”
Fans on Instagram speculated on Giannis teaming up with Steph Curry, even before the February 5 deadline probabaly. One fan wrote:
“Steph & Giannis Would Be Scary”
Another fan wrote:
“Warriors need to go all in. Steph and Giannis is unstoppable.”
One fan even welcomed Giannis to Golden State and wrote:
“Welcome to Golden State”
Fans have had a field day manifesting the two-time MVP to don their favorite colors going forward, as Giannis looks to make the first switch of his career in the NBA.
Can Giannis Antetokounmpo land in Golden State next?
A lot of stars in the NBA have switched coasts in the league, which turned out to be the turning point in their careers. A similar point is now waiting in Giannis’ tenure in the league, and the Warriors are looking like a viable option, given that the management is already looking for options for Jonathan Kuminga and might be ready to add Butler to the mix as well.
While some rumors have suggested his move to the LA Lakers, getting Austin Reaves to a deal looks difficult due to the current team chemistry, and they don’t have enough options until they decide to let LeBron James go. The Warriors, on the other hand, need a miracle this season after Jimmy Butler’s season ended with an ACL tear.
The team management might be desperate to preserve the 4-time NBA champion’s legacy at the tail end of his career and give him the required pieces to make a legit claim on the title. Moreover, they have the means to do so, given the cap space. A Warriors move for Giannis looks very much possible, and fans are waiting to see the two together on the court.
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