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Giannis Antetokounmpo has consistently expressed his desire to compete for championships throughout his career.
Bucks co-owner Wes Edens said Antetokounmpo committed to the team over the summer.
Following Antetokounmpo's commitment, the team waived Damian Lillard and signed center Myles Turner.
The 2025-26 season will be Giannis Antetokounmpo's 13th with the Milwaukee Bucks , and while the superstar once again did not ask to be traded, he did spend the offseason evaluating himself and the team and whether they can win a second NBA championship together.
Beginning in 2018, Antetokounmpo has said, in some way or another, he wants to win a championship and expects the organization to similarly push for it. If not, he will consider playing elsewhere to reach that