Giannis Antetokounmpo’ Scary Fall Amidst Trade Rumors has Basketball Fans Losing It: “City of Milwaukee Just Collectively Gasped”

Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the offseason with rumors of a potential trade out of the Milwaukee Bucks swirling.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’ Scary Fall Amidst Trade Rumors has Basketball Fans Losing It: “City of Milwaukee Just Collectively Gasped”

Giannis Antetokounmpo takes an embarrassing tumble at an event (Image via FirstSportz)

Giannis Antetokounmpo is at a stage of his career where he wants to win, but he also knows that the Milwaukee Bucks must do a lot for that to happen. Their current roster has been unable to move past the 1st round in three straight seasons.

A two-time MVP and champion in the form of the Greek superstar also knows time is not on his side. He is 30 years old and will have limited opportunities to contend for titles. On top of that, Antetokounmpo is also aware that the league’s best teams are getting stronger every season.

The father of four was the subject of a lot of rumors last season, but nothing materialized, and he stayed put. However, this time the rumors are a lot louder, and many believe the NBA Finals MVP is on his way out. Now that he is in his offseason, Giannis Antetokounmpo knows there are a lot of stories developing around him.

To avoid them, the best way is to focus on his time with his family and his foundations. He is currently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he collaborated with No Brazil to open a new basketball court. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, naturally, he was asked to lay the first shots.

The 9-time All-Star started from the free throw line, took his usual two steps to the basket in an attempt to dunk the ball. That did not happen after his second step sent the Greek superstar crashing to the floor. He slipped, probably due to some water, but then the humble superstar got up with an embarrassed smile on his face.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s fall gave fans a scare

Giannis Antetokounmpo might have been embarrassed by that fall, but basketball fans were not. They were worried an incident such as this could jeopardize his upcoming NBA season. They believe both Milwaukee Bucks fans as well as those who are looking to trade for him, probably felt their stomachs sink.

The last thing any basketball fan would want is to see the Greek Freak suffer a season-ending injury. They took to social media to condemn his attempt to dunk without being in an environment that was ready for it. They want Antetokounmpo to be careful, considering an injury could derail plans. Check out examples of those reactions below.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s health is of prime importance not just to the Milwaukee Bucks but also to the league. The NBA needs its most important players healthy and ready to battle in the upcoming season. They are seeing firsthand how the NBA Finals, without their most famous names, are impacting ratings.

Chances of Giannis Antetokounmpo landing on another team are slim

Ever since the Milwaukee Bucks ended their season in the 1st-round, most of the talk has centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future. He has in the past made it clear that he loves the city of New York. That itself fueled speculation that he might be moving to the Big Apple.

Giannis Antetokounmpo could move in the offseason
Giannis Antetokounmpo could move in the offseason (Image via NBA/X)

The city has two major teams, the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks. The former are not in the running to land his services as he wants to compete for NBA titles. However, the Knicks are not in a position to trade for him straight out of the box.

They do not have the draft capital to lure the Bucks into preliminary talks. After giving up five 1st round picks for Mikal Bridges, the team has to seek help from other teams to try and trade for the Greek superstar.

A trade is possible, but it is also possible that the former Defensive Player of the Year waits for another season. He has a player option for the 2027-28 season, which means after next season, his contract has greater leverage. More importantly, next offseason a lot of dominoes will fall, leaving him with a few more options than this time.

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