The biggest name mentioned during the lead-up to the 2026 NBA trade deadline stayed put: Giannis Antetokounmpo is still a Milwaukee Buck, although we’ll see what happens after the season.
For now, the superstar big man is making a statement to the world. It’s not about him leaving for a contender, as he’s implying, it’s about building something in Milwaukee. At least that’s how I read his message, which came with the well-worn clip of The Wolf of Wall Street in which Leonardo DiCaprio’s character declares that he’s not leaving (expletive).
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“Legends do not pursue,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter). “They attract each other.”
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Well then! Is the drama over? For now.This article originally appeared on For The Win: Giannis tweets after NBA trade deadline with five-word statement