&quot "Greek Monster" Not to go to the battle? Antetokounmpo was detained by the Bucks&quot "The truth" was exposed, and a billion yuan contract became a shackle

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has not appeared in the Greek national team training camp so far, triggering speculation from the outside world about whether the two-time NBA regular season MVP can play in the 2025 European Basketball Championship. According to European media reports, "Greek Monsters" are awaiting the official written permission of the Bucks, and he will miss all warm-up matches and joint training before obtaining authorization.

Unlike other NBA players, Antetokounmpo, who holds a super maximum salary contract, faces special terms and conditions. As the FIBA standard insurance scheme cannot cover its huge contract risks, the Bucks must sign an additional disclaimer. This insurance limit also applies to maximum-paid players such as Nuggets Jokic and Lakers Doncic, but the two have been allowed to play in warm-up matches with Serbia and Slovenia national teams.

Last season's regular season, Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists per game, and the playoffs increased to 33 points, 15.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists. Although the FIBA stipulates that players can return to the team for training 28 days before major competitions, as of August 14, he has missed many key warm-up matches including Serbia and Montenegro. The Greek team will also participate in the Acropolis Championships in the future and have a final warm-up with France on August 24, but it all depends on the Bucks' release decision.

As the absence of the national team training, rumors about Antetokounmpo's future will continue to ferment. ESPN reporters revealed that the 30-year-old striker was skeptical about whether he could win the championship again in the Bucks. During his 12 seasons with the Bucks, he averaged 23.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game, was selected as the All-Star 9 times, won the MVP twice, and led the team to win the championship in 2021 and was crowned the MVP in the Finals.