Charles Barkley calls out Giannis & defends the Bucks "These guys, they feel like they're entitled to play for the championship every year. ... Everybody wants to win a championship, but the Bucks have done everything they possibly could." ( @ESPNNBA) pic.twitter.com/PtZAshVkWV

Antetokounmpo, the only player in league history to average 30 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in three consecutive seasons, reportedly met with Bucks GM Jon Horst in Greece in July and expressed his concerns about Milwaukee’s ability to compete for a title.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the talk of the town in the NBA world recently. After an offseason during which a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks was expected, the Greek Freak has chosen to stay. However,

NBA legend Charles Barkley was critical of Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's reported interest in joining the Knicks via trade.

Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated his commitment to the Bucks on Wednesday but said it would be "human to change his mind" down the line.

Giannis is under contract through the 2026–27 season. That year will mark his final guaranteed season with the Bucks before a massive player option for 2027–28, worth around $63 million. Most superstars in his position decline those final options to sign longer, richer extensions. It’s the natural move — more money, more security and more control.

The Milwaukee Bucks needed to have gotten this past offseason correct to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo from requesting a trade.