Golden State Warriors: Breaking down the 5 best trade ideas

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 07: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks waits for a free throw during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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1. Giannis Antetokounmpo

Out of all of the disappointments that teams have faced in the playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks have probably been hit the hardest. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the biggest superstar in NBA this year, just having been named Defensive Player of the Year and will most likely be awarded Most Valuable Player.

On top of those accolades, Giannis and the Bucks were previous favorites to win the 2020 NBA Championship. Despite averaging 26.7 points per game, 13.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 0.9 blocks a game in the bubble, it wasn’t enough for the Bucks to even come out of the second round against the Miami Heat.

Despite having stated that he wishes to continue to work towards a Championship with the Bucks, Antetokounmpo recently met with Bucks’ ownership in order to discuss his future in Milwaukee after he unfollowed his teammates and pretty much everyone else on Twitter.

For now, it is unlikely that the Bucks will want to give up their superstar. If, however, the team is taking offers, we could expect the Warriors to offer the second overall pick, Andrew Wiggins, and the 2021 Minnesota pick. Here’s a read for more analysis on how Giannis would fit on the Warriors court.

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