Giannis Signs Max Extension

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[TheMoneyShot]

If I was an athlete's agent... I'm all for the sure thing at the current time. No need to think 3-4 years down the road... Get it now... Lock it in.

I really don't know what he was waiting for? Odd to me.

[thomorino]

It’s good for the nba, we don’t need weak players who just want to play in super teams. Getting rid of Bledsoe was key, Holliday is a big upgrade, Bledsoe can’t shoot.

[JIBBBY]

He'll never win a title now.

[Orbison]

not surprising. wouldn't read too much into it though, he could simply demand a trade down the line. contracts mean very little in the NBA now. doesn't mean i want to see the Bucks lose him because i don't, just being matter of fact

[thomorino]

not surprising. wouldn't read too much into it though, he could simply demand a trade down the line. contracts mean very little in the NBA now. doesn't mean i want to see the Bucks lose him because i don't, just being matter of fact

you can’t demand a trade without leverage and signing a long term deal like this gets rid of most of his leverage.

[Orbison]

he could force his way out by next summer if he really wanted to. probably won't, doesn't seem like the type at all but definitely could. 2 years out from now if the Bucks still haven't won it, look out..

[Art Vandelay]

Never in doubt here! National pundits just lost their "Giannis is leaving" talking point that they've dwelled on for months now - LOL...

[pologq]

If I was an athlete's agent... I'm all for the sure thing at the current time. No need to think 3-4 years down the road... Get it now... Lock it in.

I really don't know what he was waiting for? Odd to me.

what he was waiting for is what is odd for me also. i had thought he was not going to sign based on the waiting.

[jjgold]

epic loser not built for the playoffs

East is very happy he signed there

[Hman]

He should have demanded they get him some help.

Why haven't they pursued Harden??

[Brock Landers]

Folds like a cheap suit, every playoffs

[Art Vandelay]

He should have demanded they get him some help.

Why haven't they pursued Harden??

They are, but that monster salary is a difficult fit. Heard it would cost Middleton, Lopez, Donte, plus some #1 picks which the Bucks are short on right now. Unlikely but who knows...

[pologq]

They are, but that monster salary is a difficult fit. Heard it would cost Middleton, Lopez, Donte, plus some #1 picks which the Bucks are short on right now. Unlikely but who knows...

that is a lot. not worth it at the current point imo.

[Art Vandelay]

that is a lot. not worth it at the current point imo.

Agree - Biggest need is obviously outside shooting. Has to be an option less expensive than Harden.

[asiagambler]

He should have demanded they get him some help.

Why haven't they pursued Harden??

I don't think they like each other and I doubt Harden wants to be in Milwaukee anyway

[Hman]

I don't think they like each other and I doubt Harden wants to be in Milwaukee anyway

They both need each other though

Not many other options out there.

Kyrie Irving's selfishness kept Harden out of going to Brooklyn

Too bad the Clips can't find a way

I'd love for someone to form a team to knock Lebron & AD off

[asiagambler]

They both need each other though

Not many other options out there.

Kyrie Irving's selfishness kept Harden out of going to Brooklyn

Too bad the Clips can't find a way

I'd love for someone to form a team to knock Lebron & AD off

Well I don't think Harden wants to be on a team unless there is no doubt he is the #1 guy. He won't be that playing with Giannis

[MinnesotaFats]

Good move for NBA. Keeps a midwestern team relevant.

KAT in MN, Guannis in MIL....if Chi can get a star then you'd have a regionally relevant NBA across America. Very marketable to China/ Europe

[clockwise1965]

So the NBA is going to have a season? Does anyone care?

[Hman]

So the NBA is going to have a season? Does anyone care?

I used to

I will bet on it but not really watch

[Orbison]

Well I don't think Harden wants to be on a team unless there is no doubt he is the #1 guy. He won't be that playing with Giannis

he wouldn't be in Brooklyn either, 76ers i guess so if it includes shipping out Simmons or Embiid

[Hman]

he wouldn't be in Brooklyn either, 76ers i guess so if it includes shipping out Simmons or Embiid

I would take Harden over both/either of those guys

[jtoler]

It’s good for the nba, we don’t need weak players who just want to play in super teams. Getting rid of Bledsoe was key, Holliday is a big upgrade, Bledsoe can’t shoot.

eye test Id rather have holiday too but holiday's shooting percentage is only better in the 3 pt department and only 2% better 2 pt percentage and ft's bledsoe is better

[thechaoz]

It’s good for the nba, we don’t need weak players who just want to play in super teams. Getting rid of Bledsoe was key, Holliday is a big upgrade, Bledsoe can’t shoot.

It's what makes the NBA so awful (among many things). No matter how well you draft, how much you pay, if you're a small market said superstart is "not happy" and wants out, goes to a super team/big city, rinse and repeat.

Might as well just have 6 teams in the league.

Plauyers like Harden, who want out 3 years early (and disappear in the playoffs), can just sit then. Until owners start taking a stand it'll never change.

[thechaoz]

you can’t demand a trade without leverage and signing a long term deal like this gets rid of most of his leverage.

I've never agreed with anything non sports related that morino has said, but this is the POTM at a minimum. I've been saying this for years. It's just unwatchable. I'm shocked and happy I saw this headline today.

[pavyracer]

epic loser not built for the playoffs

East is very happy he signed there

Folds like a cheap suit, every playoffs

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[jjgold]

Lol