Milwaukee Bucks two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo jokingly told the media that he would like a move to
Saudi Arabia to maximise his money after his time in the league ends. Antetokounmpo, who has pocketed an estimated £149million ($188m) in salary, laughed about his post-NBA plans with TMZ . As he was taking a walk, Giannis jokingly said he was "on the way" to Saudi Arabia after being asked if he would consider going there after the NBA . "Of course," said Antetokounmpo in a playful voice to the media. "A lot of money, baby. If the NBA worked out, maybe like a trade between the NBA and Saudi Arabia League, I am there." Saudi Arabia's sovereign fund has encouraged the growth of sports, specifically soccer, and golf. On June 6, LIV
golf announced a merger with the PGA Tour that would combine their talent and assets. The initial message was met with much skepticism, with golfers voicing their displeasure of being linked with a Saudi-backed league whose history of inhumane practices has resulted in corruption. NBA star's
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World Cup reality Saudi Arabia has enticed some of the world's most significant stars in soccer, notably Cristiano Ronaldo . Saudi club Al Nassr made Ronaldo the highest-paid player in the sport's history, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract worth £173 million ($210m) a year in December. After Al-Hilal made a record-breaking £262m ($332m) bid for PSG superstar striker Kylian Mbappe , Giannis immediately posted on
Social Media that the club could have him instead. "Al Hilal you can take me. I look like Kylian Mbappe," Antetokounmpo humorously posted with a picture of himself smiling and pointing with a No. 1 finger. Antetokounmpo is
Friends with Mbappe and a minority owner of Nashville FC, who recently lost to Inter Miami i n the Leagues Cup championship after a penalty shootout. The teams tied 1-1- in regulation with goals from
Lionel Messi for Miami and Fafa Picault for Nashville. The final shootout score was 9-10. ( Image: Getty Images) The Bucks star recently underwent a procedure on his left knee, keeping him off of the Team Greece roster for the FIBA
basketball World Cup taking place from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. Despite having a passion for his national team, Antetokounmpo's ultimate goal is to get Greece to qualify for the 2023 Olympic Games . "Everyone knows my passion and love for my National Team has and never will change. Since the conclusion of my NBA season, I have been pushing my body to the limits to be the player I need to be to help our team achieve the goals we set," wrote Giannis on social media. "I'm going to continue to push myself to be ready for the next time my name is called. My personal and our ultimate team goal is to qualify for the 2024 Olympics games, and it will be an honor to represent my National Team next year."