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Money doesnât mean nothing to me. Zero. Absolutely âŠ
TL;DR
Giannis Antetokounmpo stated that money holds no value for him compared to winning, emphasizing that his decision on a potential contract extension would depend on his wife's opinion. He expressed that financial gains would not impact his life but winning is his priority.
Antetokounmpo then asked a reporter what he would do if he was in the starâs position in October. The reporter acknowledged he could use the hundreds of millions of dollars that would be in that offer. Antetokounmpo: I donât know what the number is, but I think Iâm pretty much OK. If I donât take it, it would probably affect my great-great-grandkids. It wonât affect me. But, what would you do, basketball-wise? Money doesnât mean nothing to me. Zero. Absolutely zero. What means something to me is winning. What would you do? Take money out of it. Thatâs an interesting question. Antetokounmpo: Thatâs why Iâm asking. What would you do? Wouldnât the implication be that if youâre at Bucks media day on Oct. 1, the team has decided theyâre going to offer you the extension and the team has been retooled in a way to compete with you yet again? Antetokounmpo: Mmhmm. Mmhmm. What would I do then? Hypothetically? I know. First of all, I donât wear the pants in my relationship; I gotta ask my wife. If my wife says yes, (then) yes. If she says no, (then) no. Itâs up to her. So, you guys gotta ask her. Find her on social media. Follow her podcast ⊠I donât know if she has one. Ask her. Whatever she says, I do.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Money doesnât mean nothing to me. Zero. Absolutely âŠ
Q&A
What did Giannis Antetokounmpo say about money and winning?
Giannis Antetokounmpo declared that money means nothing to him compared to the importance of winning in basketball.
How does Giannis Antetokounmpo involve his wife in decision-making regarding his career?
Giannis mentioned that he would consult his wife before making any decisions about contract extensions, stating that her opinion is crucial.
What implications does Giannis Antetokounmpo's statement have for his future with the Bucks?
His comments suggest that while he may receive a lucrative contract offer, his commitment to the Bucks will depend on their ability to compete for championships and his personal priorities.
