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Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the center of the NBA world at the moment as teams across the league are lining up to see if they will be the lucky ones to land the two-time Greek MVP in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Although Antetokounmpo is out for the next 2-4 weeks with a calf strain, he is expected to make a full recovery. NBA teams are becoming more cautious of playing players with strains following the Achilles injuries of stars Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, as calf strains are seen as a possible precursor.
Ex-NBA champion Iman Shumpert doesn’t think the Bucks or Giannis are being cautious, however, as he made a statement in his recent podcast that he believes the Greek Freak is faking an injury to force a quick trade from Wisconsin.
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“Giannis cut corners,” Shumpert said on his “Shump Street” podcast. “I could [play], but I’m going to sit down because I’m going to get traded.”
When questioned why he would sit instead of playing for the franchise he brought a championship to, Shumpert stayed firm in his assessment.
“He’s one of the toughest players in the league,” he went on. “Now he’s trying to get traded. We know what’s going on. Go get traded and bring your calf back to health already.”
Antetokounmpo has been linked to several of the league’s top franchises, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, and, most recently, the Golden State Warriors.