Giannis Antetokounmpo recently expressed his interest in playing for the Chicago Bulls in the future. The two-time MVP mentioned that he is currently committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, but would be open to a stint with the Bulls later in his career.

Kendrick Perkins, a former champion, believes Antetokounmpo made such comments just to keep the Bucks on their toes and ensure they surround him with a strong roster.

On NBA Today, Perkins said:

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the strongest teams in the NBA. With Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton supporting Giannis Antetokounmpo, they will be among the favorites to win the title next season.

The team also re-signed Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton, which will give them further solidity. With Antetokounmpo set to remain with the team for at least four more years, they will fancy their chances of contending.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has emerged as the biggest player for the Milwaukee Bucks in the past few decades. He was drafted by the Bucks in 2013 and has gone from strength to strength each season.

Having won two MVP trophies and made multiple All-Star and All-NBA appearances, he finally guided the Bucks to the title in 2021. It was the first time that the team had won the Larry O'Brien trophy in 50 years.

Antetokounmpo's performances in the 2021 NBA Finals were iconic. He averaged 35.2 points and 13.2 rebounds per game and capped it all off with a historic 50-point performance in Game 6.

Rumors linked him with a move away from Milwaukee two seasons ago, but the Bucks shut all talk down when they gave him a five-year extension worth $228 million in 2020.

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