Over the last decade, the NBA has seen many of its superstars jump from one team to another. The Milwaukee Bucks are fully aware of this trend, so they are already thinking of ways to change it, as they intend to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo on their team until the end of his career. General manager Jon Horst told Sports Illustrated's Chris Ballard that they are already planning for The Greek Freak's free agency in 2021:

“We think about it strategically every day.”

Behind Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have become one of the best teams in the league this season. They currently have the league's best record and are considered by many as one of the teams that can take down the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

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So, it should come as no surprise why the Bucks are already thinking about ways to make sure Giannis doesn't leave Milwaukee. He has not only proven himself as one of the best players in the world, but has also given the Bucks a reason to look forward to a bright future given he is just 24 years old.

As of the moment, Antetokounmpo has given no indication that he intends to leave the Bucks, and based on how the team has been built from the management to its roster, he should not have any reason to leave the franchise.

High-profile teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks or Golden State Warriors could potentially go after him, but Antetokounmpo has stated on multiple occasions that he doesn't want the spotlight to be focused on him, so those teams won't be able to use the glitz and glamour to their advantage.

Antetokounmpo is committed to the Bucks and is proving everyone that someone can be one of the best despite playing for a small-market team.