Jeff Teague revealed how little he cared about playing during his farewell season: "I really don't give a f—k, I'm about to go to my half-a-bedroom apartment"

Generally, when an NBA player approaches the final chapter of his career, a sense of reflection and gratitude sets in. Whether they are suiting up for a contender or a rebuilding franchise, the mindset often shifts to making the most of the remaining time — sharing the wisdom and contributing when called upon in any capacity.

But Jeff Teague‘s farewell campaign in Milwaukee was anything but sentimental.

Teague on his time in Milwaukee

During the 2020-21 season, Teague found himself on the Milwaukee Bucks, but he was so disinterested both on and off the court that he didn’t even bother to live in a proper one-bedroom apartment. That painted a picture of how little he expected to be involved or how detached he felt from the process.

“In Milwaukee, I’m on my last leg. I really don’t give a f–k. I’m like, ‘Yo, I’m about to go to my half-of-a-bedroom apartment.’ That’s how much I give a f–k,” Teague said on his show while trying to hold his laugh. “It was a trap bedroom.”

To be fair, the Bucks already had a solidified core: Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez, and Donte DiVincenzo. Not only were they in full-title chasing mode, but they also weren’t in need os major contributions from other players off the bench.

Moreover, Teague started that season with the Boston Celtics, so he could rarely connect to the new team after being traded mid-season.

Teague was fortunate to play for the Bucks

For Teague, perhaps joining a well-oiled machine that didn’t require his shot-creating or playmaking abilities left him feeling like a passenger more than a piece of the puzzle. And off the court, Milwaukee’s quiet and modest nightlife failed to excite him. Ironically, though, fate had something remarkable in store.

While Teague barely made a dent in the postseason, averaging just two points per game across 16 games in the postseason, he still ended his career as an NBA champion. Despite the blatant disinterest, Jeff’s name was forever engraved in basketball history with a Larry O’Brien Trophy to his name.

Interestingly, had he been on the Celtics for that entire campaign, his farewell season would have ended with a first-round loss to the star-studded Brooklyn Nets in five games. In that case, just the lone All-Star selection against his name would’ve been the highlight of his NBA career.

This just shows how unpredictable the nature of the NBA is. At times, all-time greats like Charles Barkley or Allen Iverson spend their entire careers trying to chase that iconic NBA title but fail to do so. On the other hand, Teague wasn’t even interested in living in Milwaukee or contributing to the team. Yet, he ended up with the ultimate prize.

Teague’s journey exemplifies the NBA’s strange duality : some players grind for years without reaching the summit, while others win a championship when they least expect it. His half-bedroom apartment and casual farewell perfectly highlight how unpredictable and occasionally humorous a basketball career can be.

This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Aug 24, 2025, where it first appeared in the Off The Court section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Jeff Teague revealed how little he cared about playing during his farewell season: “I really don’t give a f—k, I’m about to go to my half-a-bedroom apartment”

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