The Milwaukee Bucks recently surprised some in the NBA world with their decision to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo until the NBA trade deadline. Antetokounmpo was in Los Angeles over the weekend for NBA All-Star Weekend festivities, but did not participate in the event as he is recovering from a calf injury.
At one point, Antetokounmpo shared a hilarious moment with his four-year-old son, making fun of him at San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's expense. in the process.
"So at 19 years old, you're going to be drafted, and then you're going to be rookie of the year, and then you're going to be an All-Star, and then you're going to dunk on Wembley," Antetokounmpo said, according to X, formerly the NBA's account on Twitter.
Giannis: "How old are you? 4?"
His son: "Four."
Giannis: "So at 19 years old, you're going to be drafted, and then you're going to be rookie of the year, and then you're going to be an All-Star, and then you're going to dunk on Wembley."
Son: 😁
Giannis: "Yes!"
(via @nba)pic.twitter.com/hQNtbWb2KD
- ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 17 February 2026
To do this, Wembanyama would have to have at least an 18-year NBA career, which is not unreasonable considering the historic start he had with the Spurs. However, Wembanyama has had very few dunks in his career so far, so the young Antetokounmpo will certainly have a lot of work to do to make up for it.
Meanwhile, as previously mentioned, Antetokounmpo largely remained linked to the Bucks after passing the trade deadline despite rumors, though it's unclear if that means he'll remain a member of the organization long-term, or if it was simply a delay until the summer, when other teams will be able to make a more attractive offer for the star.
Some have floated the idea of the Bucks locking up Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the year in hopes of securing a high draft pick, which could either help entice him to stay or accelerate their rebuild if he leaves. The Bucks will have little choice between themselves and the New Orleans Pelicans.
In any case, the Bucks' 2025-26 season is scheduled to resume on Friday evening with a road game in New Orleans.
