The Athletic NBA Daily Did the Bucks do enough to keep Giannis?
Jul 3, 2025
Joining the discussion is Eric Nehm, an NBA reporter for The Athletic, known for his insights on the Milwaukee Bucks. He delves into the Bucks' recent strategic moves, including waiving Damian Lillard, and its implications for Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the team. The conversation also covers how these decisions affect the Bucks' position in the Eastern Conference. They explore the complexities of maintaining team competitiveness while navigating salary cap challenges, and the evolving role of Giannis as a playmaker.
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Horst's Bold Moves for Giannis
- John Horst has consistently made bold moves to keep Giannis happy and competitive.
- The latest wave and stretch of Damian Lillard is both audacious and borderline reckless financially.
Turner vs Lopez Upgrade
- Miles Turner is a significant upgrade over Brook Lopez for the Bucks.
- Turner's youth and agility provide a different and more dynamic style of rim protection and offense.
Giannis as Primary Playmaker
- Giannis is likely to be the primary playmaker on the Bucks with limited ball handlers around him.
- Turner's floor spacing is crucial to enable Giannis' driving and playmaking to flourish.