Giannis Antetokounmpo is back on the trade boards. League insiders report that the Greek forward and his management are in discussions with the Milwaukee Bucks’ front office about the franchise’s future. There’s a growing sense that patience might be running thin. Are we really surprised, though?

This situation has also set up the stage for a possible exit before the February trade deadline, and, as usual, one team dominates trade scenarios: the Los Angeles Lakers. However, one problem prevents this from happening: franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal.

Indeed, if Antetokounmpo ever plans to don the Purple and Gold, he would have to let go of something deeply personal. We’re referring to the number on his back. Indeed, as any Lakers fan knows, #34 is retired by the franchise because of O’N

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