Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is reportedly the dominant reason Giannis Antetokounmpo would consider joining the Dubs in free agency, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
The Milwaukee Bucks can offer Antetokounmpo the supermax extension whenever the 2020 offseason begins. If the former MVP declines that extension, he can become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2021.
Giannis has been linked to the Warriors due to his friendship with Curry:
If Giannis hits the market next summer, he will be 26. Curry — a friendly acquaintance, considered by those in the know as the dominant reason Giannis’ eyes would even tilt in the Warriors’ direction — will be 33. Thompson, currently in the late stages of his ACL rehab, and Green, showing early signs of a physical decline, will both be 31.
The Warriors were able to pair Curry with Kevin Durant and win two championships. Now, the Dubs are trying to get yet another MVP next to Steph so the franchise can collect more titles.
Antetokounmpo was averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists for the Bucks prior to the 2019-20 season getting suspended. He was shooting 54.7 percent from the floor, 30.6 percent from beyond the arc, 63.3 percent from the free-throw line and scheduled to make $25,842,697.
If Antetokounmpo can develop a consistent jumper, he has a good chance of becoming the best player in the NBA for the next decade. The Warriors are always trying to stay “light years” ahead of everyone else.
If the franchise gets Giannis, they will easily become the favorites to win it all.
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