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By Ricardo Sandoval
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Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the best players in the world.
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Antetokounmpo will soon enter his 13th season in the NBA, and he is unquestionably a top-three player in the league. At least he showed that to be the case when he finished inside the top three of NBA MVP voting last season.
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The 30-year-old superstar is willing to do all he can to compete for a title and head back to the mountain top. However, as things stand, the Bucks likely do not have the pieces to be the last team standing.
That's been the issue for the past handful of seasons, which is why ESPN NBA insiders predict that the two-time MVP could be among the superstars to request a trade this upcoming season.
In a latest poll by the ESPN NBA insider, Antetokounmpo received the second-most votes with seven, behind New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, who received 10 votes.
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Although Antetokounmpo received the second-most votes, ESPN NBA reporter Tim MacMahon says the Bucks are unlikely to trade their star, at least this season.
"Speculation has swirled around Antetokounmpo asking out of Milwaukee for several years," McMahon wrote. "If he didn't take that drastic step in the summer, it's unlikely to happen midseason."
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The Bucks and Antetokounmpo seem to be content with each other. The two sides have been adamant on wanting to make things work on multiple occasions.
While the two sides are loyal to each other, it may be best for them to start fresh. The nine-time All-Star is still at the height of his powers, and a player like him needs to compete for a title year in and year out.
As currently constructed, the Bucks are not among the favorites to win the title; they are not even among the favorites to win their own conference. Milwaukee is far away from a title despite having a top player on their side.
Furthermore, the Bucks lack the necessary assets to make a deal that would bring in the proper help to take them over the top. Milwaukee doesn't own a first-round pick until 2031, and the only real asset they have is Antetokounmpo.
The best route for both sides is to start over, but that is unlikely to happen — at least not this season, according to recent reports.
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