Giannis and his Bucks teammates speak on game-winning shot over Pacers
Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Milwaukee Bucks teammates speak on his game-winning shot over Pacers on Nov. 3, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
All this national media noise about Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving the Milwaukee Bucks sooner than later has been an almost daily tired and frustrated refrain for local NBA fans.
But that doesn’t mean the man in the middle of all speculation can’t have a little fun with it. Apparently, Antetokounmpo is a bit curious about changing uniforms after all.
Instead of taking his brand of basketball excellence to another NBA team, Giannis jokingly hinted on social media Nov. 5 that he was considering a transfer, not a trade.
Assuming he was still eligible for his freshman season, he wondered if Marquette University coach Shaka Smart needed another body for some additional length and athleticism that night against Southern.
Random thoughts as I sit in my living room…do I have college eligibility??? Can I suit up for Marquette tonight? 🤔ðŸ’
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) November 5, 2025
Since he’s averaging 32.3 points, 16 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game this season, we’re making an educated guess that Giannis wouldn’t have much trouble adjusting to the Big East schedule, especially with no back-to-back games. He could even bring Bucks coach Doc Rivers’ Marquette No. 31 out of the retirement rafters.
And dust off Dwyane Wade’s No. 3 as well, although only if he can play at the top of Smart’s defensive sets.
Marquette athletic director Mike Broeker also got in on the laughs and was ready to welcome Giannis on campus.
All kidding aside, Antetokounmpo, now 30, was drafted by the Bucks with the 15th pick of the 2013 NBA draft when he was 18 years old. He’s been the subject of numerous trade rumors and recently addressed a report about a possible trade to the New York Knicks.
Antetokounmpo’s humorous post certainly drew plenty of reaction on social media from fans, including a few shots at ESPN reporter Shams Charania.
Here’s a sample:
BREAKING NEWS: Giannis puts up 500 points as Marquette demolishes the Southern Jaguars
— GregisKitty (@GregIsKitty) November 5, 2025
Careful Giannis.. shams will have a field day with this
— Tyler Arndt (@arndttyler9) November 5, 2025
Do you want to suit up for my intramural basketball game at marquette tomorrow?
— Jake Wagner (@JakeWag65921711) November 5, 2025