[Charania] The Bucks’ decision to sit Antetokounmpo cost him a significant bonus in his Nike endorsement contract that would have been triggered if he played at least 41 games.
According to sources, Rivers told a group of veterans, such as Kuzma and Turner, that ownership did not want them to sit because of illegitimate injuries. The expectation was made clear that no one would be shut down early. However, no such edict was delivered from the Bucks to Antetokounmpo. Multiple sources said the Bucks’ decision to sit Antetokounmpo cost him a significant bonus in his Nike endorsement contract that would have been triggered if he played at least 41 games.