The Milwaukee Bucks are going to be led by Giannis Antetokounmpo once again next season. It seems, for now, that he will be staying in Milwaukee in 2025-26.
Antetokounmpo had allegedly made it clear following the 2024-25 season that he was at least somewhat open to being moved for the first time in his career. Still, it looks like that move won’t happen this offseason.
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With Damian Lillard no longer in Milwaukee, the Bucks will turn the ball over to Antetokounmpo even more than he has had it in previous seasons. In fact, one former player believes that it will help him win a major award.
Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo predicted to win MVP by Blake Griffin
Former six-time All-Star NBA power forward Blake Griffin believes that Antetokounmpo will end up winning the MVP next season with how much the Bucks are going to need from him.
“I’m gonna go with Giannis… He’s gonna be playing close to 40 minutes a night, averaging whatever ungodly numbers he does,” said Griffin, when asked who he thinks will win this year’s NBA MVP award, per the podcast “Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston.”