Let’s not mince words—Giannis Antetokounmpo is dead serious about leaving the Milwaukee Bucks. His intentions have been crystal clear, and those who believe he’s merely bluffing may need a reality check.

If the Bucks don’t secure an NBA championship in the next year or two, you can count on Giannis following through on his decision to take his talents elsewhere.

Expectations were sky-high for Milwaukee last season, especially after they finished the regular season with the NBA’s best record. That’s why they faced significant criticism after a bitterly disappointing first-round exit at the hands of the Miami Heat, who, incidentally, advanced to the NBA Finals.

It appears that Giannis was profoundly affected by that series loss, at least according to an unnamed executive. He expressed his frustration to the Bucks by issuing a bold warning about his impending departure.

To say that the basketball world was stunned by Giannis’s comments would be an understatement. Before he declared his intention to leave, many believed he would follow in the footsteps of legends like Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki by spending his entire career with one team. While this remains a possibility, the reality of the two-time MVP walking away from Milwaukee has become increasingly plausible.

Even this general manager was taken aback by the public manner in which Giannis delivered his message. This was a matter that could have been handled privately, and perhaps Antetokounmpo should have pursued that approach. Nevertheless, he chose a different path, and the repercussions are now evident.