I mean that’s just making it even more obvious he does want out with an answer like that haha.

When people say a player “Dosn’t want to be there” it sort of implies that they have checked out, that they are moving on, that they don’t give a shit.

Giannis gives a shit. Giannis prides himself in how much he gives a shit, which is evident in his game every night.

So I can see where, from that perspective, the question carried a bit of an insult to him

Honestly I think it’s a classy way to answer the question. Saying yes makes him an ass hole for leaving. Saying no makes an embarrassment of Bucks fans. The man does love the city but knows he gotta go. 

That’s the longest version of “I don’t want to be here” I’ve ever heard

”……and now to answer your question, hell no i dont want to be here”

There is no point of repeatedly asking the same question in different ways, it only benefits the reporter who wants the clicks and the team he is traded to because it takes always the Bucks leverage.

It is already been reported that when he is ready, the Bucks would trade him to the team of his choice even if they can’t get maximum value. He is stubborn and clearly would love for it to workout in Milwaukee. People get upset players team hop and also are mad a superstar player is giving max effort despite his team not having a real chance. The internet is weird.

I need to go to a bucks game asap basically before he leaves so I can see him in person one last time

Am I the only reading/hearing this and not hearing he wants out (with this statement)?

It feels like a pretty reasonable take, anything can happen in this league, even Luka got traded. He’s saying he’s gonna give it his all

that response is a lot of things but one thing it’s definitely not is a “no”

So, “No but I’m not an asshole and I don’t want to get fined”.

There is no good way to answer the question.  If he says yes, and then leaves, he is a liar.  If he says no, he is a quitter and not loyal.  

The vibes are weird in Milwaukee

At least he got something out of the failed dame experiment.

So sick of this act just to avoid being seen as the bad guy lol, just ask out already

Glances at Jimmy Butler

giannis, renowned dodgeball player

Giannis is one of the dirtiest players in the league with a fake nice guy act. And this answer is horrible lmao.

He doesn’t want to be here

A simple “no” would’ve sufficed.

This man has never had to break up with someone has he? His first girlfriend must be real confused to find out he is married now.

Wants his cake and eat it too

In Giannis lore:

He’s humble, Salt of the Earth, never quits. Demanding trades is entitlement, no one ever gave him nothing, he earns, never asks or begs. A killer on the court, approachable off the court, ‘the everyman’, he’s always committed, doesn’t need the glamour or allure of the big city like New York or LA, he’ll never take the easy way out.

Oh wow so he’s gone gone, huh.

His teammates know he’s going anyways. The players talk amongst themselves, they always know. Its common knowledge that the players knew LeBron was going to Miami well over a year before The Decision, same with KD and Kyrie to Brooklyn

He wants out but still want to be liked by Milwaukee fans lol

what a diva brah.
but NBA media wont ever label him like that lol

might be the fakest guy next to lebron.

Immediately goes to text chris haynes

Feel like he would be doing that franchise a solid if he just stated he wanted out. Get some real offers and leave the team with an avenue to rebuild after bringing them a mvp season and chip. Wouldn’t dragging this out just be less beneficial for both sides?

Reporter just doing his job so no shade intended but this is always the equivalent of “have you stopped beating your wife?”

You’re only asking the question if we know the answer and the person answering cannot tell you the truth.

You are now a Minnesota Timberwolf. Congrats.

All these teams after the 30 game mark know who they are and where they stand. Seems to be a lot of fighting inside many of these organizations. Should make for a fun trade deadline.

So no I don’t want to be here… but I’m here so imma play my ass off

“Don’t disrespect my team!” While he disrespected the other team.

It’s pretty clear he want out, but the “journalists” keep asking the same question. This is the only way of at the same time not lying, but also reiterate his commitment to the team while he’s there.

Amazing answer to a bad question.

Top man

It’s a politically correct way of saying that he no longer wants to be there and would like to be in an organization where he can realistically hope to compete for the NBA title.

Short answer : fuck no

“Ok. Let me rephrase. Does your agent want you to be here?”

woulda been a great statement if he ended it after “work hard” lol

Translation: I don’t want to be here but I don’t want to admit that. So please stop asking ffs.

Lol what a bummer for Bucks fans. The divorce doesn’t have to be this ugly.

Reporter: “just blink twice if you do”

“As long as I’m here”

Ill take that as a no lmao

Well said Giannis. It is a stupid question. What the fuck do they expect him to say?

Damn. Shit is weighing hard on him.

NBA is rigged if he ends up on the Knicks

Show boating idiot

Giannis, please stop. We all understand if you want to go. Stop with the bs

He’s right it’s called being a professional

He is an idiot who thinks we are the actually idiots

Fake public relations answer.

Lol he got baited. This is exactly the type of reply the journalist wants as it basically confirms it.

Hé should own his actions! If you want out than say it. If you wanne be in Milwaukee than say it. I believe its disrespectful to creat rumors and not own them.

Just ask for a trade already Giannis lol. This shit isn’t that serious. I hate when players think they are doing brain surgery or something. They are playing a game. If you don’t want to be somewhere just say it. No one will care once its all set and done

That’s a “no” lmfao

I think this is all a long term plan so he can get that next extension make the record money do whatever he wants then he’ll finally ask out

So it means he wants out, but he’s not gonna sandbag his way out. That’s respectable

So…. no

The anti Jimmy Butler

Bro your agent speaks on behalf of YOU

So… you don’t wanna be there

He does not want to be there.

No, actually I think Bucks fans would be more understanding at this point if you ask for a trade. He thinks doing this will keep him being a good guy in the eyes of fans, but this makes him look worse. Who does he think he’s fooling?

So no you don’t want to be there got it

One step closer to wearing purple & gold

Bruh…

Bro if you just demanded a trade in the summer like you should have the reporters wouldn’t be asking these questions.

“No”

Why not just say “yes I do.” Even if it isn’t true he can just lie to reporters.

Don’t we all have better things to do in life than to care where this man plays basketball?

Viscerally embarrassing

Probably the best answer

I wish these players would talk about the fans instead of the people who get paid to be there

Future Laker 🤩

He wants out, but he knows he has to still be committed because it’s not guaranteed he’s traded

bro is gonna have a PhD in gaslighting by the end of this

This mans a professional gaslighter

Giannis, just say yes and move on

Was he really expecting Giannis to say “No, I don’t want to be here.”?

Euro players dunking on these weird unwritten rules 🔥🔥

This reminds me of him getting eliminated by the Pacers last year and then going around (passive?) aggressively force-hugging them and causing scuffles.

The dude just perpetually gaslights.

Doc Rivers got this guy asking for a trade in public. Pretty wild.

Giannis gives it his all every night, if he wanted out that badly he’d be playing his way out

My man just said “no”

He did not answer the question. Idk if he was trying to convey that the possibility of him leaving was so crazy that it’s disrespectful to think so, but the way he says it made it seem like he wants to be gone

Bucks fans - how do you feel about the way he has been addressing media this season?

Just leave

Reading half of your replies on this post I think you people may possibly be the most delusional and illiterate generation of man kind and humanity is doomed

I mean, he is right that the best answer he could give he is a real gent.

“As long as I’m here…”

Milwaukee fans and media are truly thick. Giannis is the last guy to point the finger at. Dude was/is a diehard Buck and has shown over a decade of loyalty and love for the city. If he wants out, put the spotlight on the peabrained FO and his bum teammates. Outside of Rollins, they’re all to blame. Why should Giannis be responsible for unfucking yet another disasterclass in roster building?

Shades of the equipment manager quote here…

Future knick

He’s gone bro..sorry Bucks fans, it was fun while it lasted

He definitely wants out, he just doesn’t have the balls to say it publicly due to his “nice guy” persona.

So he doesn’t want to be there then

Eric Bledsoe is hurt

So high and mighty, just be honest and answer the question!

This thread is peak reddit.

So that’s a no then.