The frayed relationship between the Milwaukee Bucks and two-time MVP forward Giannis Antetokounmpo appears headed for an inevitable conclusion.
On Saturday, the disagreement between the organization and Antetokounmpo stemming from an internal debate over whether the star forward is healthy enough to play added another layer when ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Bucks informed the league office that Antetokounmpo declined to participate in a three-on-three scrimmage in March as part of his rehabilitation from a knee injury.
The latest details come a day after the league opened an investigation into whether the Bucks, who have been eliminated from playoff contention, have prevented Antetokounmpo from playing, which the 10-time All-Star has suggested.
Per Charania, Antetokounmpo told reporters on Friday, “For somebody to come and tell me to not play or not to compete, it’s like a slap in my face.
“So I don’t know where the relationship goes from there,” he added.
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