Antetokounmpo gave up his maximum salary of 370 million! Why would he rather fight alone than choose to join forces?

Antetokounmpo decided to stay with the Bucks and rejected the 370 million maximum salary contract provided by other teams, indicating that he values ​​loyalty and competitive spirit more than pursuing a faster championship through transfers. He believes that his growth and achievements in the Bucks are the most important, and he is willing to work with the team, regardless of the good times or the difficult times. Although the Bucks' performance has declined in recent years, Antetokounmpo has not accused the management or teammates of choosing to support the team with action.

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In the face of the team's sluggish performance, Antetokounmpo did not publicly criticize it, but maintained patience, reflecting his loyalty and sense of responsibility to the team. He believes that the team’s efforts can overcome challenges and respect the fans and team culture. Antetokounmpo's choice reflects that he does not pursue personal honors, but based on his professional qualities and deep feelings, showing his sense of responsibility.

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The Bucks management has made great efforts to retain Antetokounmpo, proposed a historical maximum salary contract, and provided family-related privileges. The management knows that Antetokounmpo is the key to the team's future success, but this strategy exposes the team's dilemma. If the team cannot succeed under Antetokounmpo, the team will face the risk of losing a superstar, which may lead to a significant decline in the Bucks' influence in the market. Therefore, they hope to stabilize Antetokounmpo through a maximum salary contract and family culture, although this cannot immediately change the team's status quo.

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In today's NBA, Antetokounmpo's loyalty is particularly prominent. Many top players chose to join teams that already have a strong lineup to pursue the championship, while Antetokounmpo chose to stay with the Bucks and rely on their own efforts and teamwork to realize their dreams. Antetokounmpo's persistence makes him a special existence in the NBA, breaking the tradition of "grouping and seeking championships", and showing how players can stick to their values ​​in an environment of commercialization and high contracts.

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However, is Antetokounmpo's loyalty worthy of sacrifice? Although loyalty is seen as a virtue, whether it can lead to a championship is still a question. The Bucks' performance in recent years shows that their signings and management have failed to lead to breakthroughs. If Antetokounmpo's loyalty cannot be rewarded, it may become a "martyrdom sacrifice." Whether his choice is worth it and whether it can bring him greater achievements is still a question worth pondering.