Giannis Antetokounmpo is Staying in Milwaukee for $228.2 Million

Giannis Antetokounmpo is staying put in Milwaukee.  The Bucks star agreed to a five-year, $228.2 million supermax extension.  It's the largest deal in NBA history.

Breaking: Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is signing a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. The two-time MVP will sign a five-year, $228.2 million supermax extension with the franchise, the largest deal in NBA history, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 15, 2020

Sources: Deal includes opt-out clause in 2025. https://t.co/sJEkq1J1RY

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 15, 2020

Giannis Antetokounmpo is now guaranteed $256M over the next six seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. https://t.co/sJEkq1J1RY

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 15, 2020

Giannis responded to the news of his record setting deal with a post claiming Milwaukee is his home and his city.

This is my home, this is my city.. 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. pic.twitter.com/895tCBE9RK

— Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) December 15, 2020

So much for all of the time wasted talking about Giannis leaving Milwaukee for the bright lights of a bigger city.  He'll be with the Bucks until at least 2025.  Remember everyone has a price.