Giannis Antetokounmpo created major news recently, news that could potentially impact the Knicks.
The Greek Freak told the New York Times he wasn’t going to sign a contract extension with the Bucks this fall, and may not do so unless he is certain Milwaukee is on board with fully committing itself to winning championships.
“Next summer it would make more sense for both parties. Even then, I don’t know,” Antetokounmpo said. “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.”
With two seasons left on a five-year contract, Antetokounmpo could hit the open market in the summer of 2025. The Knicks have been long reported as a suitor if that ever happens.
