The NBA offseason is heating up, and so is the buzz around Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. As rumors swirl regarding his future, the former MVP provides subtle (but significant) signs that his next chapter may not involve Uncle Sam taking a bite out of his paycheck.
According to NBA insider Sam Amico, Giannis is now “intrigued by the idea of playing in a state with no income tax.” That may appear to be a financial flex, but it might be a significant indication coming from one of the league’s most prominent figures. With the Bucks potentially having to make a trade if they can’t keep him long-term, it’s time to start reading between the lines.
Let us break it down:
Florida, Texas, and Tennessee are states that do not have an income tax and have an NBA team. The Memphis Grizzlies (Tennessee) are essentially out of the running for the Greek Freak due to a lack of star power and trade assets. To summarize, Florida, Texas, and Tennessee are states with no income tax and an NBA club. The Memphis Grizzlies (Tennessee) are essentially out of the running for the Greek Freak due to a lack of star power and trade assets.
This narrows the competition to the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and three Texas teams: the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and San Antonio Spurs. The Magic and Mavericks are improbable contenders. Despite having many assets,
Orlando lacks trade bait, and Dallas is not eager to let rid of its core.
Three teams remain in the game: the Houston Rockets, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Miami Heat.
Each of these teams has a reasonable chance of landing Giannis, and if they do, they will suddenly become significant title contenders. Fans and analysts alike have been flinging around potential trade deals for the Rockets and Spurs. At the same time, the Heat are a frequent contender in the Giannis sweepstakes due to their history of luring great players.
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