Being a franchise player can be tricky business -- for the player and the NBA franchise. Finding the proper match where the union is solid and neither side has a wandering eye can be complicated. Ahead of his 11th season, Nikola Jokić recently said "my plan is to be a Nugget forever." That represents the best-case scenario in a fickle business -- two sides that can't imagine being without each other.

Somewhat less ideal is what unfolded during Bucks media day, when managing governor Wes Edens said he had a conversation with Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason in which his franchise player expressed his commitment to Milwaukee. When asked about it shortly thereafter Giannis replied "I cannot recall that meeting." Ouch.

When it comes to franchise players, it's not just about the pl

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