NBA legend Paul Pierce echoed that sentiment, saying Antetokounmpo should start looking for his next chapter, especially with Damian Lillard’s Achilles injury likely sidelining him for much of next season, and the Bucks lacking the assets to improve the roster. “He needs some fresh air, for sure,” Pierce said on the latest Ticket & The Truth podcast. “It’s gotta be a conversation like, ‘Look, I gave my all to the Milwaukee organization. I appreciate what you have done to grow my career, but I think we have to have a mutual agreement to let me see what else is out there for me.’ “Even though he got like 2 years left on his deal, I think it should be a mutual thing to honor him and allow him to seek a place where he can go, elevate back his status of being the best player in the world or challenging for a chip because he’s too good to ride away over there at this point in his career,” Pierce continued. “He’s still in his prime. Giannis is 30, so he’s got 6-7 more good years,” he went on to say. “It’s gotta be some difficult conversations between him and the owner. This marriage is over.” -via BasketNews / May 3, 2025
