Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Jackson isn't the first former player to make this statement, and he’s expressed similar sentiments in the past. However, this time, he noted that Antetokounmpo doesn't want to be in Milwaukee, which is a surprising statement considering the Bucks star has never publicly expressed that.

Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to have taken two teams off his list of possible future NBA landing spots. Antetokounmpo, whose current deal with he Milwaukee Bucks runs through the 2027-28 season, does not appear to be interested in playing for either of New York's pro teams, the Knicks and the Nets .