Jan 31, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo Made His Feelings Clear About Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 10, 2025 6:49 PM ET

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the best five players in the NBA in the middle of his prime (at 30).

That said, the Bucks have been unable to get out of the first round in each of the previous three seasons.

Every summer (as of late), Antetokounmpo's name gets mentioned in trade rumors.

One team that has been rumored as a possible landing spot is the San Antonio Spurs.

Back in January, Antetokounmpo spoke about Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.

Antetokounmpo: "He's probably one of the most talented players I've ever watched on TV, ever played against. This is his second year in the league, he's way better than his first year... He's going to be the face of the league for a lot years."

While it's very possible (if not likely) that the Bucks hold on to their franchise cornerstone, it's certainly good to know how Antetokounmpo feels about Wembanyama.

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to return to the NBA Finals with the Milwaukee Bucks pic.twitter.com/u33Of11oSf
— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) June 10, 2025

Antetokounmpo finished this past season with averages of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 60.1% from the field in 67 games.

Via StatMuse: "Most PPG + RPG + APG in the Finals:

53.3 — Giannis
51.4 — Jokic
47.2 — Barry
47.1 — Russell, Wilt
46.5 — Shai"

Most PPG + RPG + APG in the Finals:

53.3 — Giannis
51.4 — Jokic
47.2 — Barry
47.1 — Russell, Wilt
46.5 — Shai pic.twitter.com/xepWGXOi73
— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 10, 2025

On the other side, Wembanyama finished his second NBA season with averages of 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per contest while shooting 47.6% from the field and 35.2% from the three-point range in 46 games.

"He's an unbelievable talent. Can score at will any time he wants...plays to win. It was great playing against him."

Giannis on matching up against Wemby for the first time pic.twitter.com/FjLCd0kgLu
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 5, 2024

The Spurs last made the NBA playoffs in 2019.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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