Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports that many around the league believe the Knicks stand apart as the team Giannis Antetokounmpo would most want to join if Milwaukee ever opens the door to trade discussions.
Fischer confirms that New York was the “temptation” Antetokounmpo wrestled with during the offseason, a detail that aligns with his growing admiration for the Knicks’ fanbase.
According to Fischer, the way Knicks fans gather outside Madison Square Garden after playoff wins — the chanting, the street celebrations, the soccer-like atmosphere — has resonated with Antetokounmpo.
The two-time MVP has long expressed his love of European basketball culture, and New York’s postseason street scenes struck a chord.
League executives expect Antetokounmpo to have significant influence over any future landing spot, should Milwaukee ever signal it’s ready to listen.
For now, he continues to say he wants things to work with the Bucks.
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