The Bucks’ Greek superstar is now under contract until 2028, with a player option for 2027-28.
Jackpot for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Although, the double Greek MVP of Milwaukee could have received even more by waiting until next year. Initially under contract until 2026, with a player option for the 2025-26 financial year, the “Greek Freak” said yes to a three-year extension at $186 million until 2028, with a player option for the last year. Information relayed by ESPN. A few minutes before, the said Antetokounmpo posted a photo from 2021, when he held the champion and MVP trophies of the finals, with the words: “Let’s go get him“. In this case, the Bucks will aim for a new coronation during the season which opens on Tuesday, they who struck a huge blow during the summer with the acquisition of Damian Lillard, from Portland.
Note that Giannis could ultimately earn more over his entire career. He will be able to sign a short contract in 2026 and a four-year extension in 2028.
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Never two without three ?
Author of a 2022-23 season with 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo, 28, is one of the best players in the NBA. Chosen in 15th position in the 2013 Draft by the Wisconsin club, he is among the main favorites for the title of MVP (best player), it would be his third after 2019 and 2020, he who also won the trophy for best defender in 2020, and that of MIP (best progression), in 2017, with seven invitations to the All Star Game (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023) as a bonus.
