Quote Originally Posted by MUfan12 View Post
And so it begins again. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/s...?partner=IFTTT

In a few weeks, he will be eligible for a three-year extension worth about $173 million, but he doesn’t plan to sign one just yet.

“The real question’s not going to be this year — numbers-wise it doesn’t make sense,” Antetokounmpo said. “But next year, next summer it would make more sense for both parties. Even then, I don’t know.”

He added: “I would not be the best version of myself if I don’t know that everybody’s on the same page, everybody’s going for a championship, everybody’s going to sacrifice time away from their family like I do. And if I don’t feel that, I’m not signing.”

I don't know who specifically he's calling out here. Some on twitter think Jrue, who knows.
I don't have a subscription, but personally, I am not too worried about it.

National publications always like creating drama with franchise players and Giannis said similar things before signing the supermax in December of 2020. Giannis just speaks his mind, but I wouldn't read too much into it. Giannis pushed for the Bucks to trade for Jrue.......he had a tough series against Miami, but I don't think anyone can question his value (yes, his shooting disparity between regular season and postseason is concerning).

Giannis is under contract through 24-25 with a PO for 25-26. Middleton re-signed, Brook re-signed. It has already been proven that a championship can be won here. The organization will be in constant communication with Giannis as to what he is thinking and what he wishes for the direction of the organization. If I had to make a prediction, I believe Giannis plays his entire career in Milwaukee.