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Giannis Shares Cryptic Message After Bucks Elimination
Two-time MVP posts workout photos with mysterious caption amid reports of disagreement with team.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:13am
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After the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the 2025-26 NBA playoffs, star player Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a cryptic message on social media, saying 'Prayin' on my downfall don't make you religious.' The post comes amid reports of a disagreement between Antetokounmpo and the Bucks organization over whether he should be shut down for the remainder of the season due to a left knee injury.
Why it matters
Giannis is the face of the Bucks franchise and has led the team to an NBA championship. Any tension or uncertainty around his future with the team would be a major storyline for the NBA and the city of Milwaukee.
The details
Antetokounmpo, who has repeatedly said he wants to compete for championships, posted two photos from the weight room with the caption: 'Prayin' on my downfall don't make you religious.' Media personality Shannon Sharpe compared Antetokounmpo's situation to an old car waiting to be sold, saying the Bucks may want to 'park it' and limit his playing time to preserve his trade value. Bucks co-owner Wes Edens indicated the franchise does not intend to keep the situation uncertain, saying the two-time MVP will either sign an extension or be moved.
- Giannis suffered a left knee hyperextension with a bone bruise on March 16, 2026.
- The Bucks were officially eliminated from the 2025-26 postseason on March 29, 2026.
The players
Giannis Antetokounmpo
A 31-year-old power forward/center for the Milwaukee Bucks who has won two MVP awards and an NBA championship with the team.
Wes Edens
The co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Shannon Sharpe
A media personality and former NFL player.
What they’re saying
“Prayin' on my downfall don't make you religious.”
— Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks Player
“That's a car, I know I want to get rid of it. I wanna park it. I will have it cleaned up, and I'm gonna sit it in the garage. Y'all come look at it if you want it. Cause the more I drive it, the more chances somebody running into me. Or I'm not paying attention to, and somebody run and I run into somebody, now I decrease the value of it.”
— Shannon Sharpe, Media Personality
What’s next
Bucks co-owner Wes Edens indicated that the franchise does not intend to keep the situation uncertain, saying the two-time MVP will either sign an extension or be moved.
The takeaway
The cryptic message from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the reported disagreement with the Bucks organization over his injury management highlights the delicate balance between a franchise's long-term interests and a superstar player's desire to compete. This situation will be closely watched as it could have major implications for the Bucks' future.
