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Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has an unconventional answer to the NBA GOAT debate

Giannis Antetokounmpo chooses to play it safe in the NBA GOAT debate during a recent Twitter Q&A with fans. But he chooses to keep things open ended, meaning, while MJ and Bron are for now the leading names, things could change in the future.
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks has an unconventional answer to the NBA GOAT debate
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The NBA GOAT debate is old and longstanding, with Michael Jordan and LeBron James leading it since people can remember. Some say it's MJ, while others choose Bron, and some just cannot make the choice and go with both. There have been other people who have touched on it, like Kobe Bryant or Shaquille O'Neal, but none have heated up the fans as much as Jordan and James have. Milwaukee Bucks star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, recently named his GOAT, but with a small twist.

Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his GOAT choice

While most go with one or the other, the Milwaukee Bucks power forward, when recently asked during an X (formerly Twitter) Q&A to name his GOAT, chose to go with both biggies of the game, but ended his answer with a continuation. Giannis Antetokounmpo was recently asked, "Who is the greatest NBA player of all time? @Giannis_An34"
And he decided to go with "MJ or Bron for now," meaning, while he thinks they are the leading playing greats currently, it might change in the coming years, especially given how many talented players have been joining the NBA foray in recent times. The Greek-Nigerian player himself is currently one of the biggest names in the league, having finished the 2024/25 NBA season with an average of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game.

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving the Milwaukee Bucks after yet another postseason defeat?

The Milwaukee Bucks have been playing decently during the regular season, but have been unable to continue the momentum into the postseason. For the past few years, it's been the same show over and over, and that could have some influence on their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Rumors abound about him transitioning into another team before the next season starts.
From the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the big man is not lacking for options. Other than these two, the Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and even the Dallas Mavericks are names that have been added into the mix as more time passes. But the Bucks star recently had a sit-down with the team's leadership, and this could point to him staying put for the season. And who knows, maybe he will get a shot at another title with them, given they can make it past the first round.Also Read: Giannis Antetokounmpo prepares for ‘very crucial’ sit-down that could alter his career

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