“THE KING HAS RETURNED” - Giannis Antetokounmpo had fans predicting his next team with a cold tweet  

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Fans react and speculate on Giannis Antetokounmpo's next team

Giannis Antetokounmpo surprised his fans and followers on social media after posting an image of himself with a caption talking about how he's tired of getting disrespected. With that said, fans quickly speculated that the "Greek Freak" is moving on from the Milwaukee Bucks and could join a different team in the summer.

"I’m tired of the disrespect. I’m coming." Giannis wrote.

Antetokounmpo's tweet could mean anything, or he could just be really tired of getting disrespected. However, fans still started thinking about where Giannis could land next season.

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With all the speculations from the fans, Giannis hasn't clarified the message he was trying to convey in his tweet. Still, it appears as if the two-time MVP is focused on getting better after getting eliminated by Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs.

Despite finishing first in the Eastern Conference, the Greek superstar and his squad weren't able to get the job done in the first round. The Bucks weren't ready for the Heat's intense playoff run. Giannis averaged 23.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in the 2023 postseason.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo could be talking about not being named in the All-Defensive team

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Miami Heat v Milwaukee Bucks - Game Two

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished the season on a stellar note after averaging more than 30 points for the first time. Additionally, he helped the Bucks finish their campaign as one of the best defensive squads in the entire league. With Giannis' help, Milwaukee was able to finish in the top five on defensive net rating.

The league has announced the players who were named to the two All-Defensive teams. In both teams, Antetokounmpo wasn't part of any team and he could have felt disrespected by that.

The first team features his teammates, Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez, who were both significant defensive forces throughout the season. Along with the two Bucks players are Jaren Jackson Jr, Alex Caruso and Evan Mobley. The 2021 Finals MVP wasn't included among the five players who made it to the first team.

The second-team All-Defense features Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, Dillon Brooks, Draymond Green and Derrick White. By being snubbed, Antetokounmpo could have taken it personally.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has always been a great defensive player, but he isn't the only great defensive player who was snubbed. Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics, who was last year's Defensive Player of the Year winner, was ignored by voters as well. Even Nic Claxton of the Brooklyn Nets, who was in the conversation to potentially win the DPOY award early in the season was snubbed.

Also read: Photos: Giannis Antetokounmpo debuts new hairstyle as he enjoys an early offseason

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