Giannis Antetokounmpo makes social media post amid rampant trade rumors

What is Giannis Antetokounmpo trying to tell everyone?

>As trade rumors have escalated heading into the 2026 NBA Draft involving the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Antetokounmpo took to social media late afternoon Monday, June 22.

>On Instagram and X, Antetokounmpo wrote "GOD, I trusted you at the beginning, and I will continue to trust you throughout."

>The posts were accompanied by a photo of Antetokounmpo in a Bucks jersey with his back turned.

>Is this a goodbye post from Antetokounmpo as he looks forward to his next team?

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GOD, I trusted you at the beginning, and I will continue to trust you throughout. 🙏🏽💯 pic.twitter.com/BuRHnQS2NQ

— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 22, 2026Reports have indicated that a trade is expected prior to the start of the NBA draft on June 23 with the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat the top contenders to land Antetokounmpo.

>Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 13-year career with the Bucks after he was selected with the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft.

>He has gone on to become one of the NBA's best players with the crowning achievement leading the Bucks to the NBA championship in 2021.

>Few have dominated like Antetokounmpo has over the last decade. He won two MVPs, a defensive player of the year award, is a 10-time All-Star and has seven first-team All-NBA honors to his name.

>Antetokounmpo is the franchise leader in points, rebounds, assists and nearly every major category.

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>This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What does Giannis' social media post mean amid trade rumors?