Stephen Curry’s ‘Night Night’ seals Warriors win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks 1 Dec 13, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket around Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Draymond Green 'loves' how Giannis Antetokounmpo is handling drama with the Bucks

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Nathan Yasis | Last updated Apr 8, 2026 9:39 AM ET

As speculation continues around the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo , particularly with the team leaning toward shutting him down for the season despite his willingness to play, the situation has caught the attention of Draymond Green. With the relationship between Milwaukee and Antetokounmpo appearing to drift further apart, Green weighed in with his perspective on the unfolding situation.

The 4-time champion addressed the situation involving the Bucks and the Greek Freak on his self-titled show, saying he “loves” the way the star has handled things with the franchise.

Draymond on Giannis welcoming investigation into Bucks about him being held out

"I love how Giannis treats the Milwaukee Bucks organization, he treats them like 'screw y'all and I don't care what y'all gotta say', meanwhile they've given all his brothers an opportunity to play… pic.twitter.com/47Dltooc3q

— The Draymond Green Show (@DraymondShow) April 7, 2026

“Giannis welcomes an investigation into the Bucks about him being held out. I love how Giannis treats the Milwaukee Bucks organization,” commented the Warriors enforcer.

“He treats them like ‘Screw y’all, and I don’t care what y’all got to say.’ Meanwhile, they’ve given all his brothers an opportunity to play NBA basketball. It’s the craziest thing I’ve seen. He’s on the sideline, cheering and happy for his brothers, meanwhile, sitting in the back with two fingers in the air telling the Milwaukee Bucks to get the hell out of his face, and ‘I’m gonna get you all investigated.”

Draymond Green on the Giannis Antetokounmpo – Bucks drama

While it remains unclear how things will unfold between Milwaukee and Giannis, Green said the situation “could be headed for a nasty breakup,” pointing to how much it has deteriorated over time. He also called out what he sees as “hypocrisy” in how people are reacting compared to the situation involving Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors.

“You have your franchise player kind of getting your organization investigated and saying, ‘Hey, by the way, y’all go look.’ It’s not gonna end well,” Green added.

Mar 6, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is fouled by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

“It’s funny how all the people want interviews and stuff with Giannis, and y’all don’t say nothing, but y’all act like Jonathan Kuminga having a problem with his team was the worst thing the NBA has ever seen. I’m so tired of all you hypocrites. I’m so tired of it.”

There is little doubt that the ongoing standoff between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks will eventually reach a resolution, with a trade appearing to be the most likely outcome.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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