The insider added that the 2021 NBA Finals MVP has a close bond with the former second-round pick and considers him part of his family. "This is a move Antetokounmpo reportedly 'a

Once crowned champions in 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks—led by Giannis Antetokounmpo—now find themselves spiraling through three straight first-round playoff exits, questioning the future of the franchise.

It is only fitting that the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers ended up squaring off in the first round of the playoffs, a rematch from last year and another chapter in a rivalry that seems to grow with each meeting.