{"id":749408,"date":"2026-06-01T05:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T05:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/749408\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T05:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T05:39:18","slug":"bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-claps-back-at-fan-comparing-him-to-damian-lillard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/749408\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucks\u2019 Giannis Antetokounmpo claps back at fan comparing him to Damian Lillard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bucks\u2019 Giannis Antetokounmpo claps back at fan comparing him to Damian Lillard<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite ongoing offseason trade rumors suggesting that the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> may be open to trading franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>, the star forward remains unfazed by the daily noise from the media. Recently, Antetokounmpo shared a lighthearted update on social media<\/a>, showcasing his daily life, which includes spending quality time with his family and catching up on the EuroLeague Finals alongside Houston Rockets<\/a> star Alperen Sengun<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This personal update follows a season marred by injuries, during which he played in only thirty-six games but still managed impressive averages of 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, Milwaukee missed the postseason for the first time since the 2015-16 season, ending a nine-year playoff streak and resulting in the firing of head coach Doc Rivers.<\/p>\n

Amid endless speculation from fans, with some even suggesting he wear a Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> uniform next, Antetokounmpo responded to a narrative comparing his offseason behavior to Damian Lillard<\/a>\u2019s past trade saga.<\/p>\n

A post by Justin Wills on X pointed out that Lillard had previously refused to work out during the summer while awaiting a trade, fearing that an injury could jeopardize the deal.<\/p>\n

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In contrast, Wills highlighted Antetokounmpo playing soccer despite missing a large portion of the season<\/a> due to a calf strain, suggesting he is not acting like a player anticipating a trade.<\/p>\n

Antetokounmpo directly replied<\/a> to the post on X, stating that just because others in his position might take things for granted, he sees no reason to do so.<\/p>\n

He concluded that he simply enjoys playing.<\/p>\n

This public display of contentment aligns with recent reports downplaying trade interest from the Boston Celtics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Although rumors hinted that Antetokounmpo views both the Celtics and the Miami Heat<\/a> as intriguing options, the Celtics do not feel the same way.<\/p>\n

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Analyst Zach Lowe appeared on The Bill Simmons Show, reporting that there is no urgency from Boston to disrupt their current team.<\/p>\n

Simmons supported this perspective, stating he does not indicate that the Celtics are interested in making a trade, a sentiment echoed by ESPN\u2019s Brian Windhorst, who also sought to cool the rumors.<\/p>\n

Related: Thunder\u2019s best Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offer to Bucks right now after WCF loss<\/a><\/p>\n

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