Giannis to Booker: “You make everything look cool, man, but you wear a different jersey than me, you could wear the same jersey as me, I’m like Isaiah Stewart, I’ll fight for you.”
Giannis just doesn’t give a fuck anymore
He’s hungry for another ring and it’s totally understandable
Yeah but him going back and forth between wanting a trade and being loyal to Milwaukee is annoying.
Milwaukee putting together dogshit team after dogshit team is also pretty annoying
People say this as if Giannis isn’t the one pressuring them to gamble on win now moves. After the Dame trade, I’m not sure how you can solely blame the FO on the failure of this team. Shit just doesn’t work out
Yeah, I don’t get what’s so hard to understand about this stuff. They tried with a win-now move, it failed, and now they don’t have a path for short-term success anymore. That’s just how it works.
Literally the cycle of most mid level teams
This is because the Bucks never could, and never have, been able to draft. This team is abhorrent at it.
The only reason we drafted Giannis was because our GM at the time had a longboi fetish. Which is why they drafted Thon freaking Maker the year after.
Of course that’s what he’s doing, he wants to win now
Dame just didn’t work out, injuries suck but now it’s time to re-tool
Umm which superstar doesn’t pressure their FO to do win now moves? The whole point of having a superstar is that you’re in win now mode bc you can actually win
Then he should just leave. It’s the cockteasing that’s annoying.
Did you forget he part where he’s under contract? What a moronic response lol he can only leave if the bucks trade him.
… are we gonna act like that actually matters for star players in the nba? This isn’t the nfl. They would trade him if he made enough of a fuss.
He did lol and they didn’t trade him. You think he did a 180 and went from wanting out to being all in overnight for any other reason than the front office telling him they couldn’t find a fair trade for him? You are naive.
He never publicly asked out, that’s the thing. He just makes little hints here and there, says something vague that can only be interpreted as him wanting to leave. Then, when the rubber meets the road, he backs off on it and pretends he’s all in. Right before the trade deadline, he was all “oh it would be special to play here my whole career,” and how he wants to win another one there. He’s not consistent.
Does any of that bullshit matter? He 100% told the front office he wanted out. They shopped him around and couldn’t find enough return from a competing team. So the deal didn’t happen. What the fuck do you want him to say? “OH I really wanted to play for a different team but the front office couldn’t find enough return so I guess I will reluctantly play with this dofshit team”
That would just tank his value more.
If he had loudly and publicly said “I want out of this organization ASAP” like Harden, Butler, etc. and forced their hands, he would likely not be a Buck right now and would certainly not be a Buck by the start of the next season. He’s declining to pursue that path.
and watch kids burn his jersey? nah he’s not that guy
Under new rules it is very hard to find a trade for superstars like Giannis - unless one GM is unhinged. I would say those trades are not relegated to off season.
And the fact that internally, he must have tried all he could to leave but the Bucks probably shot down every trade.
DAME TIME
It’s almost as if there’s a magic recipe that 100% works to make a good team.
There’s a parallel universe that they win a chip with Lillard, or AJ Green is averaging 20, Middleton wasn’t always injured, Giannis isn’t injured, Beauchamp is better than prime Connaughton, Myles Turner is improving instead of regressing etc
Also they are only team that got done for tapping player up in Bogdanovic trade - which looked like pretty good trade for them
Well the only other option is to go Harden style, and Giannis isn’t going to do that to Milwaukee. I get it, it’s a tough situation
I don’t even think he actually wants a trade, he’s just putting pressure on the organization to do better or he’ll walk.
Just like the Greek economy
https://imgur.com/8xgsPwu
Breaking news: Greek government in talks to purchase partial ownership stake in Kalshi.
Just what we need. More apathetic rich people
I would like more apathetic rich people that ones that intervene in education like bill gates and the Mcmahons
Booker to MIL confirmed
He came here to make babies and get traded to a contender, and he already has four kids 🤷
Ever since the gambling thing, his PR people have been working overtime. He’s had like 8 videos of the Reddit front page since then designed to make him seem cool, friendly and likable
Giannis to PHX confirmed
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Trying to get the Giannis to Suns prop up in the prediction markets.
Let’s just take a look at the old Phoenix asset pile…
I like the idea of a team with Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr, they could go far
Yeah he would have to be the centerpiece but I don’t think we have enough to pull it off
Nahhhh I think green plus filler salary would work for sureeeeee
I like you
Probably would require a third team willing to throw in picks for green. Giannis to suns, all the picks to bucks, Green to team 3. Not saying it’s realistic but that’s about as realistic as it gets 😭
Someone should ask John Wall what he thinks of that pairing.
Stephen Silas is available
That would certainly sound interesting. Giannis turning to the dark side with Brook and we got ourself a proper vallain team.
10000% better than friendship and sunshine in OKC
Giannis would never willingly give up his good guy persona, but a heel run Giannis would hit like crack
Between the ladder things, faking a handshake to Jaylen Brown after fouling him, and the nonsense he’s been saying about his rogue agent, he’s definitely planted some heel seeds.
Long-term booking baby
What good guy persona? He’s like Magic, just cause they smile a lot does not mean they’re not ruthless killers. Most of Giannis’ quotes are calling out teammates, being confrontational with players on other teams and saying he wants to win no matter what it costs.
Just cause he likes to make jokes about banging his wife and smiles a lot doesn’t mean he’s trying to play a nice guy whatsoever.
Did I say he wasn’t also really competitive?
Mr. I Love Oreos, “I believe in being humble in victory”, I don’t want to leave, but what happens between my agent and the team is none of my concern, isn’t trying to cultivate a good guy persona? The same guy who made it a point to show he was getting Chick Fil A to celebrate his win?
This isn’t about his competitiveness, it’s about how he’s trying to market himself
What does chik fil a do for his brand? Besides cause diarrhea
It’s not the Chick Fil A specifically, but the perception that he’d rather hang out with his family and do something mundane vs partying or doing something more exciting after winning a ring.
It just looks like shameless shilling to me, which I think has become his brand. Especially considering the sponsor being associated with a couple scandals in the not distance past at that point.
That would be crazy
I doubt it’s even possible with our roster and lack of picks but it’s fun to dream 😂
He will be expiring next season so if he walks anyone could get him
I don’t think we got that kind of cash 😂
Leagues about to get a roadmap on how to be aspirational once they slap Ballmer on the wrist. Ishbia is crazy enough to give it a shot.
We just dipped below the luxury tax. Ish would absolutely leap over it again for someone like Giannis.
Fun to dream.
We technically have the cash, ishbia is crazy enough to try this. They would need to trade a lot of guys to clear up cap space though
If we lose Green maybe
Nah the power of friendship isn’t done winning chips
That’s unironically the best fit for him in the league
Book and Giannis would be amazing together ngl
Book scores most of his points off the pick and roll. Not a good fit
Swear folks in this sub see 2 stars that could team up and think “wow he’s a star, he’s a star, this would be great!” without even a second thought about how those two stars play basketball and if they would even synergize
No way, Spurs is his best situation
lol, what will the suns have left after they yet again dredge their asset pile for a star player?
I didn’t say they could do it
So the unironic best fit for Giannis is a trade that wouldn’t even clear the 2k bar?
I’ll never forget Giannis and his wife and kids being at the Phoenix zoo a few summers ago. So random and it’s always given me stupid hopium he’ll be a sun one day lol
Giannis and book would be a great combo
Please man we fucking deserve some joy
put it on Kalshi
But Giannis owns part of Kalshi so that would be totally illegal
I think he’s offering the other thing bud
Fair but my way is more plausible 😂
#TAMPERED
Booker is one of the best recruiters in the league. Dude knows how to gain the respect of stars
You mean Stalin?
Exactly. Dude knew his propaganda
Our teammate now comrade
Satlin*, different guy
Come serve the party Giannis
I wonder how much that Olympic run, and the role he had with the bigger names, really solidified Book as an ideal partner for an MVP level player looking to make a move.
KD met Booker originally in the 2020 Olympics. Lots of star joining happened after Olympic meetings in history no doubt
Tampertekounmpo
He’s goddamn right lmao
Book is just so cool
Book is “Your favorite players favorite player”, just seems like alot of greats love him.
He’s so damn underrated these past few years
Not KD lol
KD used to though, pretty sure I remember him saying how pure Bookers game is and how much he loves it
I’m sure he still does. He may have beef with the org, and he wouldn’t be fully wrong for that, but I bet over half of what he said was just to “impress” his “friends”. Which is even more pathetic
KDs favorite player is Kevin Durant
He spits hot fire
Top 5 players alive!
That’s just jealousy though. He was salty that fans of a team he just randomly joined liked their drafter star player who has been there for years more.
Same shit as with Curry. Bro isn’t a leader, but hates when he’s not the fan fav.
It goes back to Russ because KD was definitely the best player on that OKC team and fans loved him but people just embraced Westbrooks energy and he became the heart and fan favorite.
thats just fans being casual and not watching defense cause Westbrook didn’t show any heart there. or when he didn’t have the ball on offense
It ain’t that deep. Sports are entertainment and Westbrook is an entertainer. Regardless of how invested any given fan is in strategy, analytics, or technical skill, the majority will still gravitate to passionate, charismatic players. We’re here for a show after all.
Kinda pathetic that he’ll finish as a top 15-20 player of all time, but he’ll never be beloved by any of the fanbases where he’s played. Probably never get a statue.
Houston could have been his last try for “franchise great” if it worked out, but no, he had to go and call his team shitty in dms.
Warrior fans still love him because they had a lot of fun dominating the league during his tenure there
KD beef aint with Book
Kd doesn’t like anyone it seems
With his play in the Olympics, I’m a forever fan.
The guy wants to win, not a diva
It gets talked about a decent amount around here but I still feel his Olympic performance was underrated, Perfect definition of the team player doing what was needed at any given moment to help the team win.
Oh yeah totally.
Steph stole the show in the final 2 games after an abysmal tournament, but Lebron Booker and Jrue/White were amazing all through
I’m not a big fan of him, especially after the Luka trash talk in their series, but gotta respect that he does the dirty work that other stars won’t do. I remember two plays from the Olympics that showed that for me: 1. When Steph launched his final three vs France, Booker immediately runs to box out while the others were watching. 2. The play after that (?) where France missed the shot and LeBron got the rebound and threw it to the other side to Booker who had already sprinted back.
No shame in trash talk and losing.
It’s the deep voice
He reminds me of Wes Borland (Limp Bizkit) especially when he (Wes) is wearing contacts and there’s nothing but all black in his eyes
Book corny as hell. He lost his girl to a guy that kisses men
Giannis to the sun confirmed!
Could have happened if Suns played patiently and didn’t blow their load on KD.
Na. Giannis just edging the league before signing the extension
Gotta make that kalshi , totally not gambling, money
Oh man sorry for busting your prediction wrong 🤭🤭
Be ironic if he won yall a ring
Never thought about it but the suns would have by far the best package of the kd and Beal trade never happened
Phrasing, boom
Nah this is just paving the way for Book to get his Greek citizenship
Pls don’t launch Giannis into the sun, we need him here on Earth
I can’t go through that again just trade him please
Obviously tampering but also pretty wholesome and genuine sounding considering their duel in the finals.
Can players tamper?
Yes they can. Draymond got a big fine for tampering a few years ago, funny enough for Booker as well.
Selectively (and rarely) enforced though. I remember Giannis lobbying AD to come to Milwaukee during the all star weekend when it was obvious he was leaving New Orleans, didn’t get fined or anything.
Because for players it’s hard to draw the line between friendly banter and actual attempts to recruit. Coaches and execs you can clearly tell.
I didn’t realize. I just read up on it and it sounds like they are a lot more lax about players doing it but yeah.
That’s why Giannis expanded his portfolio, we should fine Magic 50k, just to be sure.
How is this tampering? Is recruiting considered tampering?
Aight… So uh 3 seconds, Dunn and a slightly use Royce O’Neal
Listen l might be biased but Milwaukee should take that.
Giannis is Giannis, but those seconds… Could be anything!
Could be a Jokic or two.
Maybe three!
That gets us one Antekempo (sp?) but not the one we want 😂
Am I insane for reading that as a suns fan and still not liking the deal lmao. Giannis is insane but the kd trade has soured me so bad on chasing superstars. I love our team and their chemistry a lot rn
And Jamaree Bouyea
Book would have been a champion if he was wearing the Bucks jersey
imagine if bucks (17th pick) saw the vision in the kentucky benchwarmer and traded up to get him at 13 in the 2015 draft
Peak Middleton >>> not gonna apologize
Giannis Antetamperingkumpo
Giannis out here recruiting like he’s playing 2K with the trade override on
espn: BREAKING. Giannis wants to play with Booker
Mon: Giannis recruits Booker Tues: Booker open to being recruited by Giannis? Weds: Bucks or Suns benefit more from trade? Thurs: Giannis wants to fight? Fri: How will this affect Lebrons legacy?
Don’t forget about the three way trade where Giannis and Booker end up on the Lakers and the Bucks get two second round picks as compensation
Reddit: F this dude honestly he’s all we hear about these days and I’ve lost all respect for him due to this circus.
Giannis: I literally said nothing
Kalashi
Kalshi prediction gonna be up by the end of the day
I for one welcome our new Greek overlord
Glad to see a lot of the players this sub tried to convince me against are respected league wide
Come makes things right, Giannis. We will forgive you for your previous transgressions
The Greek freak is Icarus. Come fly to the Suns, baby.
Nah Giannis. You ain’t like Stew at all. Nobody is. one of one
It seems like Devin Booker gets a lot more hate from NBA fans for some reason, but among NBA players, he’s known as one of the most approachable and friendly guys to be with.
Part of it is his face he’s got a very polarising face where you either think he’s attractive or punchable, part is his constant talking shit up or down but people like to highlight him talking shit when he’s up to try push the “talk tough when up narritive” part is the doubling comments he made earlier in his career.
Weirdly he seems to get less hate from bulls, cavs, and jazz fans teams. You would think would hate him due to the constant lavine, spida, or booker best sg arguments that use to happen, when t wolves don’t like him much for similar reason the the playoff series
lol does tampering apply to players?
This guy is on the board of a gambling company and LeBron does commercials for another one. I don’t think anything applies to superstars.
No it does not.
Kalshi man cooking the books
Winners recruit.
He should just be an agent at this point
Giannis is hilarious 😂
giannis is so corny and unlikeable now. why has he gotten so thirsty
Giannis “Beef Stew” Antetokounmpo
*beef gyro
Even better
He holds the title for your favorite player’s favorite player.
Tampering smh
Booker so smooth
When was this?
Yes come wear the 🌞
Kalshi Giannis starting rumors for his betting site
He just wants to manipulate those Kalshi predictions again
That’s hilarious am they should play well off of each other. Then again I said that about Dame lol
Giannis PR working overtime to cover for the Kalshi stuff lol
When was this lmao? We don’t play the bucks any time soon
Giannis piling up the odds on Kalshi
Do players generally like Giannis ? Who is his bff in the league
He’s a Wiz
Love the Isaiah Stewart comment😂😂😂
Booker and Giannis to Portland with Deni and Clingan and the ghosts of Dame and Jrue
what’s the difference between Booker and Dame?
Just be a MAN and honour your contract!
Now I need Isaiah Stewart lawyer commercials: “I will fight for you”
That was actually pretty funny
Giannis already put a Kalshi bet on himself joining the Suns 😂
now that’s a running mate for em
Booker ain’t leaving man, he is Phoenix. You gotta get over to there Giannis.
That might be the best and only compliment Isiah Stewart will receive
Thomas Booker was the a+ basketball player.