Bucks Sign Giannis Antetokounmpo to a Supermax Contract Extension

By Rusty Thomson

Published: December 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM

AM800-Sports-NBA-Milwaukee Bucks-Giannis AntetokounmpoTwo-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a five-year, supermax contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks worth more than $228-million. December 15, 2020 (Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Bucks Facebook page)

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have announced hes remaining in Milwaukee for the next five years

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he's staying with the Milwaukee Bucks for at least five more seasons.

"I'm blessed to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years," the two-time reigning MVP tweeted Wednesday.

Antetokounmpo had until Monday to sign the Bucks' supermax extension offer. If te 26-year-old turned it down, he could have become a free agent after the upcoming season.

Although Antetokounmpo didn't announce the terms of his new deal, The Athletic and Stadium reported that he agreed to a five-year contract worth $228 million, the largest deal in NBA history.

"This is my home, this is my city," Antetokounmpo tweeted. "I'm blessed to be able to be a part of the Milwaukee Bucks for the next 5 years. Let's make these years count. The show goes on, let's get it.'"

Antetokounmpo has guided the Bucks back to prominence, earning four consecutive All-Star selections and back-to-back MVP Awards.

He also earned Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2020, while leading the Bucks to their fourth consecutive playoff appearance.

Antetokounmpo averaged a career-high 29.5 points and 13.6 rebounds last season.

With files from the Associated Press