Should the Boston Celtics tank if they can’t trade for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Should the Boston Celtics tank if they can’t trade for Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo? The Celtics are in a bit of a reset season after star Boston forward Jayson Tatum went down with an Achilles tendon injury in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. While he seems to be okay with staying in Milwaukee for the present, it is not out of the question that he might want a change of scenery if things go sideways again.

But does it make sense to tank if the Greek Freak is not coming to Boston? At least one fan of the team thinks so, and the folks behind the “NESN” YouTube channel put together a clip from their “Hold My Banner” show taking a closer look at that aggressive point of view.

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They also touch on some other pressing questions the Celtics will need to answer by the end of the offseason, so check it out below.

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