Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greek national team began their EuroBasket campaign on Thursday against Italy, and the Milwaukee Bucks made sure to have a prominent contingent on hand in Cyprus to support their star.

Bucks GM Jon Horst, coach Doc Rivers and assistant Darvin Ham were all in attendance for Greece's opener, as the Bucks have spent this summer trying to keep Giannis happy with his place in Milwaukee.

After another early exit from the postseason and with Damian Lillard facing a lost 2025-26 season with a torn Achilles, there was once again speculation that Antetokounmpo could push to leave Milwaukee this summer if he didn't see a future as a legit contender in the East.

The Bucks, as they've been in the past when similar scenarios have popped up, were aggressive in tr

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