ESPN Thinks Celtics Should Only Trade For Giannis Antetokounmpo Under One Condition

"Would the Celtics spit up Tatum or Brown if there is no assurance Antetokounmpo will extend his deal during the regular season?" Marks wrote on Thursday. "The answer should be a hard no considering Brown and Tatum have at least three years remaining on their contracts."

Marks has a great point. Imagine if the Celtics acquired him, just to have to fight with the rest of the open market to retain him a year later. If Antetokounmpo is not going to sign an extension with the Celtics, they run the risk of splitting up Brown and Tatum for just one year of Antetokounmpo.

Brown would seemingly have to be dealt to land Antetokounmpo. He and Tatum have led the Celtics to two NBA Finals and won a championship together. However, after a first-round exit, change could be coming, and Antetokounmpo checks plenty of boxes.

After the season ended, Brad Stevens said he thinks the Celtics need to find a way to make a bigger impact at the rim and that they need to add to the team to do that. Well, Antetokounmpo would certainly improve the impact the Celtics make at the rim.

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