In the history of the league, superstars have always been attracted to big cities like Chicago, New York or Los Angeles… But with the temps, small markets are increasingly popular in the NBA. Moreover, the Lakers and the Clippers have just taken a big wind.
Around the world, Los Angeles is a city of dreams. Whether for its sun, for its many stars, for the long beaches, each individual fantasizes about setting foot there at least once. And this observation is all the more true for NBA players, since the Lakers are perhaps the greatest franchise of all time, when the Clippers have a monstrous workforce.
It is therefore no coincidence to see several big names flirt with the teams of the City of Angels. Just days after his elimination from the playoffs, a star point guard made it clear that he would see himself wearing the Purple and Gold jersey to bring all his experience and help LeBron James in his quest for a new title.
Giannis shocked by restaurant prices in Los Angeles
Unfortunately for the franchises concerned, in this increasingly connected world, it is no longer necessary for superstars to join these big markets to develop their image. The proof, Giannis Antetokounmpo resisted the sirens of New York and Los Angeles to extend the adventure with the Bucks, and he has just explained why he did not see himself living in such big cities:
Giannis after having dinner with his family in LA last night.
Reporter: “How was dinner?”
Giannis: “It was incredible…Expensive town for me. This city is not for me.”
Sorry Lakers & Clippers fans ????pic.twitter.com/UvjMHhhrQV
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) May 28, 2022
The dinner was amazing… But it’s too expensive a city for me. Los Angeles is not for me.
On vacation in Los Angeles with his small family, Giannis Antetokounmpo was surprised by the cost of living… Yes, he may receive 45 million dollars per season on his “supermax” contract, he does not get used to the notes too raised in restaurants. If the Lakers and Clippers want to negotiate with him in the future, it may need to include restaurant tickets…
In any case, behind the funny anecdote hides all the humility of the Greek Freak. He has not forgotten where he came from, the conditions in which he grew up with his mother and brothers, and all the money in the world will not make him lose his sense of responsibility. He makes tens of millions every year, but he refuses to spend on restaurants that aren’t necessarily worth it.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is probably very good in Milwaukee, a city on a human scale and with relatively low prices. If the Lakers and Clippers ever want to convince him to sign, they’re going to have to find a way to lower the Greek’s spending.
