The NBA hiatus is quickly heading toward a two-month suspension of the 2019-20 season, a pause that could potentially aid the Golden State Warriors' steadfast pursuit of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Warriors' interest in The Greek Freak is no secret, as they have been planning a pursuit for years, and the long layoff could actually help the franchise pull off a trade for the reigning MVP.
Antetokounmpo has been a loyal steed during his seven seasons with the Bucks, but one thing that could rattle that cage would be not reaching the greatest stage and winning it all in the NBA Finals.
If this season is shut down for good, it would leave Antetokounmpo with only one more Hail Mary for a championship before his 2021 free agency, which leaves the door open for the Warriors, according to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle.
No postseason means zero chances for a title, as it would be hard to fathom the NBA choosing to hand out the trophy to the team with the best record (the Bucks). If Giannis finishes his seventh season with no ring on his finger as his 2021 free agency approaches, perhaps he doesn't sign the supermax offer and gets a wandering eye.
A recent Bleacher Report story that lined up different potential deals had gauged Andrew Wiggins and three first-round picks as a just trade for Antetokounmpo, but even that is a far-fetched packaged for the reigning MVP of the league who is also the favorite to repeat for the award.
The Warriors have been preparing for a long time to take a stab at The Greek Freak. He won't come cheap, but team president Bob Myers knows a thing or two about making shrewd moves to better a franchise.
Whatever the cost, the Warriors know Antetokounmpo could restore that window of championship opportunity as the ultimate game-changer.
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