Haven't followed the NBA for years (heck I remember what I think was the last great Bucks center before he changed his name
), but I usually check the Brewers and Bucks, just because. I'm wondering, in the wonderful world of obscene professional contracts, what the outlook is for the Bucks over the next few years. Can they afford to keep the Greek kid and enough of a supporting cast to remain relevant for a while?
I will admit to being a Band Wagon Bucks and Brewers fan. If they are playing well, I tune in, otherwise it's just too long of a season to watch mediocre or bad play.
While I don't know a ton about the NBA Cap, I know Giannis is definitely on a very team friendly deal. I think he is around $25M/year, which in the NBA looks to be around the 27th highest paid player. Stephan Curry makes around $37M/year.
Giannis is also signed through the 2021 season and loves playing in Milwaukee. Very soft spoken, humble guy.
As far as how they are lining up for the future, Bledsoe, Brogdon and Lopez are FA's after this season. Bledsoe is a must resign IMO.
The Bucks seemed to take off when long time owner Herb Kohl finally sold a majority interest in the team in 2014 to Wes Edens, and Marc Lasry. Kohl still has a large minority interest, but 3 other guys have joined the ownership pool, with one of them being none other than Aaron Rodgers.
I would say long term, as long as they hang onto the 24 year old Greek Freak, the Bucks are looking legit for at least 2+ years.
Edit: Was curious how much of the Bucks Aaron Rodgers owns. Turns out it is a 1% share, which is estimated to have cost him $5.5 Million.