Giannis reaffirms loyalty to Bucks: 'As of today, I'm committed'

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Giannis Antetokounmpo stayed put at the trade deadline despite the Milwaukee Bucks reportedly fielding offers from several teams.

The two-time MVP has spent his entire 13-year career with the Bucks and continues to pledge his loyalty to the only NBA organization he's called home.

"As of today, I'm committed to the Milwaukee Bucks," Antetokounmpo told ESPN's Malika Andrews during All-Star Weekend. "I'm committed to the people that I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, (head) coach Doc (Rivers) and (general manager) Jon (Horst) in the front office.

"What I've said from the beginning of this year is that, out of my mouth and the way I've carried myself, you will never hear me say, 'I don't want to be a Milwaukee Buck.'"

Antetokounmpo expressed his desire to remain in Milwaukee on multiple occasions as the trade deadline approached.

Shortly after the deadline passed, he tweeted out a clip from "The Wolf of Wall Street" in which Leonardo DiCaprio's character declares that he's not leaving his job.

Antetokounmpo is under contract through at least next season and holds a $62.8-million player option for 2027-28. The 10-time All-Star is eligible for a contract extension on Oct. 1.

While the Bucks elected not to trade Antetokounmpo this season, both sides are reportedly expected to re-examine a potential deal in the offseason.

Antetokounmpo is averaging 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.6 assists across 30 appearances this campaign. However, he's missed the last nine games due to a calf strain and won't suit up for Sunday's All-Star Game.

Rivers said recently that the team won't shut down Antetokounmpo despite Milwaukee sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference.