ESPN NEWS : : Milwaukee bucks city Power Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo who sign a Contract Extension From 2028-29 Season with the Bucks City, has Reportedly turned down a tempting jaw – Dropping $345.4 Million offer From Gold State Warriors to honor his Commitment to finish his NBA Career with the…see more…
Star Forward Reportedly Turns Down $345 M Offer from Warriors to Finish Career in Cream City
MILWAUKEE — The Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Milwaukee has entered what appears to be its final definitive chapter.
According to league-insiders, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player has signed an extension with the Milwaukee Bucks that will begin in the 2028-29 season and keep him in Milwaukee for the remainder of his playing career. Even more remarkably, sources say Giannis has declined a sprawling offer from the Golden State Warriors — reportedly $345.40 million — in order to honour his commitment to his current franchise and the city he’s called home.
A Commitment Beyond Money
Giannis’ decision sends a strong message: loyalty and legacy have won out over the priciest payday. For a player of his stature — one who could have commanded top offers across the league — choosing to stay in Milwaukee speaks to something beyond financial gain.
In remarks tied to his extension, Giannis is said to have emphasised the relationship he has built with the Bucks organisation, his family’s stability in the community, and his desire to bring sustained success to the city.
“This is my home, this is my city… I’m blessed to be a part of the Bucks,” he wrote after his previous extension. (NBA)
While the exact terms of the 2028-29 contract extension haven’t been publicly verified, the timing and the depth of his commitment suggest a longer-term vision: staying put, building legacy, and perhaps ending his NBA journey where it all took off.
Why the Warriors Offer Was Turned Down
Analysts believe several factors converged to help Giannis make his decision:
- Stability & Identity: Having spent his entire professional career to date in Milwaukee, the comfort and identity he’s forged there are invaluable. He’s become synonymous with the franchise, the city and its fans.
- Legacy over Max Money: By staying, Giannis enhances his legacy in one place. Moving to another high-profile team might offer a bigger immediate payday, but at the cost of uprooting what he’s built.
- Championship Pursuit: Milwaukee has consistently been in the mix for deep playoff runs since Giannis arrived. His message has repeatedly been one of “as long as we are winning, I’ll stay.” (CBS Sports)
- Family & Community Factors: Giannis has repeatedly referenced his family’s life in Milwaukee — schooling for his kids, his father’s time in the city, and how the organisation “changed my life” (CBS Sports).
Thus, the reported Warriors offer — while jaw dropping — apparently didn’t align with his broader goals.
What This Means for Milwaukee & the League
For the Bucks, locking in their franchise cornerstone through at least 2028-29 (and arguably beyond) provides a huge stabilising effect. It sends a signal to other players that Milwaukee is a place where stars commit, where legacy matters, and where ambition remains.
For the league, it underscores a subtle but important shift: the ever-ascendant salary offers are still important, but superstar players are increasingly weighing loyalty, brand identity and long-term legacy as heavily as short-term dollars.
Looking Ahead
- Roster construction: With Giannis’ future locked, Milwaukee can build around him with greater clarity. Free-agent strategy, draft planning and internal development all become sharper.
- Championship window: The pressure now intensifies — staying means expectation. The Bucks will be expected to deliver a second NBA title during this extended window.
- Contract bookkeeping: With a 2028-29 extension, managing salary-cap implications, overlaps with other stars and future flexibility will be crucial.
- Giannis’ personal arc: At some point, the “finish where we started” narrative may come into play — whether in Milwaukee or possibly a final playing chapter somewhere else (even abroad).
Caveats:
While compelling, the story remains unconfirmed in its full form. Existing public records show Giannis signed a three-year, $186 million extension with the Bucks in October 2023 that began with the 2025-26 season and included a player option for 2027-28. (ESPN.com)
No credible source has at time of writing verified a $345.4 million offer from the Warriors or a 2028-29 beginning extension already committed. Until official confirmation, this should be treated as hypothetical/rumour-based investment.
