Giannis Antetokounmpo Dismisses Idea of Joining Warriors

• Giannis Antetokounmpo has shut down a request from a fan to join the Golden State Warriors
• The Milwaukee Bucks star was asked to join the Warriors during his TikTok live
• The two-time MVP is regarded as the best player in the NBA, and the chances of him joining the Warriors are minimal

Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, shut down the idea of joining the Golden State Warriors.

The two-time MVP went live on TikTok, Wednesday night, May 17, and a clip went viral of him responding to a fan's plea for the big man to team up with Stephen Curry.

Antetokounmpo's season ended in humiliating fashion. After entering the postseason with the best record in the NBA, they were stunned by the Miami Heat in the first round. The Heat eliminated them in five games, an upset that shocked many in the NBA world.

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The Warriors' title defense came to an end in the second round after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games.

The 2022 NBA champions are expected to make changes to their roster, but it would be surprising if they somehow trade Antetokounmpo away from Milwaukee.

Antetokounmpo responds to Warriors' request

During his TikTok live, Antetokounmpo came across a fan requesting him to join the Warriors, and his reaction was intriguing.

"'Bro please come to the Warriors,' Giannis said, reading a comment in the chat. "This man said 'please come to the Warriors' ... hey man ..." via NBC Sports.

A few moments later, he broke the hearts of Warriors fans.

"...Nah, I'm not that kind of guy," Antetokounmpo said. "Thanks."

The 2021 NBA champion signed a five-year, $228 million supermax extension with the Bucks in 2020. His deal includes a $51.9 million player option for the 2025/26 season, meaning he could choose to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2024/25 season, per Sporting News.

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Antetokounmpo passionate speech

Sports Brief earlier reported on Antetokounmpo giving a passionate speech about failure after the Bucks' embarrassing playoff exit.

The Bucks were eliminated from the 2023 NBA playoffs after losing Game 5 to the 8th-seed Miami Heat. They lost 128-126 in overtime.

"It's not a failure; it's steps to success. There's always steps to it. Michael Jordan played 15 years, won six championships. The other nine years was a failure? That's what you're telling me?"