Milwaukee Journal Sentinel<\/a>, Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed his role in team decisions.<\/p>\nHe said, \u201cI\u2019m telling you the truth. I see, of course; I interview, but I don\u2019t make the decision. That\u2019s everyone, not just me. All the players, well not all of them \u2013 for the longest time it was Bud [coach Mike Budenholzer], Giannis and Khris [Middleton].<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I don\u2019t make a decision. I was the youngest player on the team.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The explanation suggests involvement in discussions, but not authority over final calls.<\/p>\n
Giannis Antetokounmpo jokes about GM salary amid Bucks perception<\/p>\n
Giannis then addressed the narrative more directly, using humour to underline his point.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s only 24 hours in a day. And also if this is what they believe, I should get paid more. I don\u2019t know what the salary of a GM is; I should get the salary of a GM. I should get the salary of the coach. I should get more,\u201d Antetokounmpo continued.<\/p>\n
He concluded, stating: \u201cSorry, if that\u2019s what they believe, I should get more. But it doesn\u2019t matter what they believe. I know what is the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The comment reflects frustration with how his influence is perceived externally.<\/p>\n
It also reinforces his stance that while he may be consulted, he is not responsible for the decisions often attributed to him.<\/p>\n
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