Bucks agree to $100M deal with Antetokounmpo

In fact, the Bucks may be fortunate Antetokounmpo didn’t force their hand to receive even more money.

There are no player or team options in the deal, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The Bucks have agreed to a contract extension with Antetokounmpo, locking up one of the most versatile players in the National Basketball Association. But the Bucks ponied up (no pun intended) and can now enjoy the luxury of having one of their foundational young pieces under contract through 2021. After the All-Star break, the Bucks put the ball in Antetokounmpo’s hands as a point forward, and the results were spectacular: he averaged 18.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game and recorded five triple-doubles in 28 games. Under coach Jason Kidd, Antetokounmpo assumed numerous point guard duties last season and is expected to continue in that role in 2016-17. His elite combination of size and skill makes him ideal for today’s switch-the-pick-and-roll era of positionless basketball.

The Milwaukee Bucks have one of the most versatile young players in the league in Giannis Antetokounmpo as the leader of a young core that includes Greg Monroe, Jabari Parker, Khris Middleton and rookie Thon Maker.

The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, long seen as the cornerstone of the future of the franchise, will remain a Buck for four additional years.

The Bucks are a good bet to rebound and make the playoffs again this season, with Antetokounmpo as the driving force.

“The deal, which is almost a maximum contract, is expected to be signed on Tuesday in Milwaukee”. On Monday, the team made a financial commitment that shows just that. “It’s time for me to step up and lead this team”. He was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the upcoming season.