Knicks · Shams does not have the aura of a WOJ Bomb but anything Giannis to NY will do, exploritory of course until next summer (page 3)
LivingLegend wrote:martin wrote:LivingLegend wrote:martin wrote:LivingLegend wrote:Don’t understand the exploratory of course until next year?Seems very plausible to me Greek could makes things go south for Bucks quick if he wants out.
Fact this came out right now makes me believe this was Greeks camp leaking the news.
Bucks wouldn’t want it out and it only stands to potentially disrupt Knicks if guys start looking over their shoulder.
We’ve been waiting for years for a guy to say I only want NY and it seems the Greek just did that. Throw in his comments the other day where Bucks owner said he & Greek had met but Greek followed that up and said I don’t recall any meeting/conversation.
This feels real and given fact we’ve already been given an exclusive Knicks only chance to toss trade scenarios around things could go quickly if Greek forces a bit more. Apparently he;s already moved his family out of Milwaukee (back to Greece) — could be he knows things could get testy short term.
We shall see I guess but if I’m an athlete with limited years in my body I wouldn’t want to wait extra years risking injury if I had the ability to force my way out now.
Giannis does not have leverage this year, meaning Bucks management can just turn to OKC Houston where those teams would have the rest of the season, the offseason, and the following season to arrange direct flights to Athens for him via private jet. Done and done for Bucks.
I don't think it's plausible that someone like Ginannis would purposely make it difficult for the Bucks. What would you expect him to do? Tank? I just dont see that in his personality and competitiveness.
I'm just saying it already seems to be heading the wrong way for Bucks.
Entire NBA has been monitoring Greek situation, now his camp (IMO) leaks this news NOW (why?). Just the other day Greek contradicts his owner regarding a supposed discussion the 2 had. Moving the family out seems like another clear signal he's getting ready to butt heads with Bucks.
It all depends on where Greek is mentally -- has he already been pushing privately for Bucks to move him? Is NY the only place he wants?
Would it be out of the question for Greek to come down injury that starts keeping him out of games? I don't know. I know there is all kinds of talk about character but many on here would swear by Carmelo and he made things very difficult on Nuggets.
Wishful thinking on my part - probably
I thought that Giannis leaked but not sure
Yes - I think Giannis as well or maybe Knicks with Giannis back channel approval —- timing is very odd if we are talking about next summer.
What I find interesting is I’ve seen Sham’s on 2 different shows specifically reference the 20-25 game mark will be highly important. That earlier timeline vs say the trade deadline sounds like someone specifically gave that (20-25 games) # to Sham’s.
Let’s say a trade we’re going to go down —- for me I think Bridges might be the better fit next to Jalen/Giannis vs OG.
More versatile, less injury history vs OG and to a degree Giannis overlaps a bit defensively with OG. Feel like Bridges could be better 3rd wheel vs OG (no slight on OG). Also possible if say deal centered around Kat/OG that a Kuzma, Portis or Green kid from Milwaukee might be coming back as part of deal to fill some PF minutes if OG is sacrificed.
Hopefully this doesn’t derail Knicks mindset going into season - could see guys looking over their shoulders right now thinking about winters in Wisconsin.
We may also find it strangely coincidental that 25 games lines up exactly when trade restrictions come off (12/15) for most of the Bucks roster, including Miles Turner and Bobby Portis. Could just be good timing too.