What is Giannis Antetokounmpo trying to tell everyone?
As trade rumors have escalated heading into the 2026 NBA Draft involving the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Antetokounmpo took to social media late afternoon Monday, June 22.
On Instagram and X, Antetokounmpo wrote “GOD, I trusted you at the beginning, and I will continue to trust you throughout.”
The posts were accompanied by a photo of Antetokounmpo in a Bucks jersey with his back turned.
Is this a goodbye post from Antetokounmpo as he looks forward to his next team?
GOD, I trusted you at the beginning, and I will continue to trust you throughout. 🙏🏽💯 pic.twitter.com/BuRHnQS2NQ
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 22, 2026
Reports have indicated that a trade is expected prior to the start of the NBA draft on June 23 with the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat the top contenders to land Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 13-year career with the Bucks after he was selected with the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.
He has gone on to become one of the NBA’s best players with the crowning achievement leading the Bucks to the NBA championship in 2021.
Few have dominated like Antetokounmpo has over the last decade. He won two MVPs, a defensive player of the year award, is a 10-time All-Star and has seven first-team All-NBA honors to his name.
Antetokounmpo is the franchise leader in points, rebounds, assists and nearly every major category.
Giannis Antetokounmpo highlights from the 2021 NBA championship
Giannis as a rookie
Take a look back at these photos from his rookie season in 2013:
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What does Giannis’ social media post mean amid trade rumors?
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