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[Goldstar88]

Bill Simmons reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo was ready to approve a trade to the Boston Celtics, but the deal fell apart over a contract extension. Simmons stated that Boston refused to give Giannis a three-year max extension worth 35% of the cap, only offering a two-year deal worth 30%. Because they couldn't agree on the terms, Giannis greenlit a trade to the Miami Heat instead, and Boston ultimately pivoted to trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George.

[ozgod]

Bill Simmons reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo was ready to approve a trade to the Boston Celtics, but the deal fell apart over a contract extension. Simmons stated that Boston refused to give Giannis a three-year max extension worth 35% of the cap, only offering a two-year deal worth 30%. Because they couldn't agree on the terms, Giannis greenlit a trade to the Miami Heat instead, and Boston ultimately pivoted to trade Jaylen Brown for Paul George.

I posted this on the Fire Brad StevensBrad Stevens Criticism Thread but I'm skeptical...sure Giannis can decide who he is willing to sign the extension with but surely the Bucks can also decide which package they want better, and I heard they wanted Miami's better because it was a better fit for their rebuilding timeline. Basically he's saying Giannis dictated what return the Bucks were going to get for him.