In order to keep Antetokounmpo, the Bucks also tried their best to sign the fifth brother to satisfy Antetokounmpo.

[The Bucks are also fighting to keep Antetokounmpo]

US media reported on the 14th that the Bucks have signed a two-way contract with Alex Antetokounmpo. So far, Senasis, Giannis and Alex are all playing for the Bucks. This will be the first time in history that three brothers play for the same team at the same time. The Bucks' signing of Alex Alejandro is generally believed to be an attempt to "please" Antetokounmpo Giannis. The team hopes to keep Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee longer by playing the "family card."

Greek player Giannis Antetokounmpo is affectionately called Antetokounmpo by Chinese fans because his name has more letters in spelling. Antetokounmpo has excellent physical condition and is a player with great impact and scoring ability. In 2021, Antetokounmpo led the team to win the second championship trophy in team history. He is regarded as the cornerstone player of the team. The Bucks have been building a championship-level team around Antetokounmpo, and they have paid a lot of luxury tax for this. However, in the past three years, the Bucks have suffered from injuries and other factors. They have failed in the first round of the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, which makes Antetokounmpo frustrated.

Although he is still under contract, Antetokounmpo had strong doubts about whether to stay in Milwaukee this summer. Antetokounmpo made it clear: "I hope to win the championship again, whether it is with the Bucks or elsewhere." In order to strengthen Antetokounmpo's confidence, the Bucks management flew to Greece to communicate with the latter face to face. Antetokounmpo mentioned many times in his communication: "Do you think the current Bucks lineup is truly capable of competing for the championship?"

The Bucks made some personnel adjustments this summer. They laid off core guard Lillard and introduced center Turner, who played well with the Pacers last season. Such signings did not improve the team's strength on paper, which was the main reason why Antetokounmpo's "military morale was shaken."

However, after repeated evaluations, Antetokounmpo decided to continue playing for the Bucks in the new season, but he still left a "fallback path" for himself. At the media open day before the new season, Antetokounmpo said: "No matter what the outside world says, I am playing for the Bucks now, and my goal is still to compete for the championship. However, if I change my mind (no longer play for the Bucks) in 6 to 7 months, then this is human nature."

US media analysts believe that the status of the Bucks at the beginning of the new season will directly affect Antetokounmpo's subsequent decisions. In order to retain Antetokounmpo, the Bucks also tried their best, including playing the "family card." This summer, the Bucks renewed the contract of Antetokounmpo Senasis, who was injured for the entire season last season.

The 33-year-old Senasis participated in the NBA draft in 2014 and was selected by the Knicks with the 51st overall pick in the second round. However, he only played 2 games throughout the season, averaging 3 minutes per game. Senasis then left the NBA until being signed by the Bucks in 2019. Since then, Senasis has played for the Bucks, but he has been a marginal player on the team. In the 2023-24 season, Senasis played 34 games, averaging 4.6 minutes per game and less than 1 point per game. Senasis averaged less than 3 points per game during his NBA career. But even so, Antetokounmpo feels at ease with his big brother by his side.

What is very interesting is that the American media reported this summer that the Bucks renewed Senasis's contract and wrote: "The Bucks renewed Senasis on a one-year contract, which means that Giannis will continue to play for the Bucks in the new season."

This time the Bucks brought Antetokounmpo's younger brother Alex to the Bucks. The 24-year-old Alex, who is 2.03 meters tall, is a forward player. He was undrafted in the 2021 draft. He once played on behalf of the Bucks' Development League team from 2022-24. After 2024, he has been playing in Europe. The Bucks signed Alex on a two-way contract this time, which will undoubtedly satisfy Antetokounmpo. Because, in this year's European Championship, the Greek national team was played by the three Antetokounmpo brothers at the same time. At that time, Antetokounmpo said: "I am very proud to play with my brothers. This is my pride."