"I'm 30 years old, I can play in the NBA until I'm 36-38. I'd like to end my career in a Greek team, why not? he said on ANT1's The 2night Show, according to a translation by BasketNews. I don't want to live in the United States. As soon as I leave the NBA, I want to return to Greece."
"The Athens native began his professional basketball career with Filathlitikos, a Greek B league team, and played two seasons. The Bucks selected him with the 15th overall pick of the 2013 NBA draft. A nine-time All-Star and seven-time first-team All-NBA honoree, Antetokounmpo was voted MVP in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. He was the NBA finals MVP in 2021 when the Bucks won the championship."
Giannis Antetokounmpo reaffirmed his commitment to the Milwaukee Bucks while expressing a desire to finish his playing career in Greece and return there after leaving the NBA. He is under contract with the Bucks for the 2026-27 season before becoming eligible for free agency. At 30 years old, he said he can play in the NBA until age 36–38 and named Filathlitikos, Olympiacos, Panathinaikos and Aris as possible Greek destinations. He began his professional career with Filathlitikos, was the 15th overall pick in 2013, is a two-time MVP and was the 2021 NBA Finals MVP. Career averages include 23.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.
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