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The letters are taken to the Spurs after the draw? The European "double monsters" are more terrifying than the three No. 1 picks!

11:38pm, 16 May 2025【Basketball】

In the draft lottery ceremony ended today, the Mavericks, who won the No. 1 pick with a 1.8% chance, were regarded as the biggest winner. Behind them, the Spurs couldn't help laughing, and they won the second pick of this draft with a 6.3% chance. Although he missed the chance to win the No. 1 pick, San Antonio is likely to use this high draw to quickly launch reinforcement measures and enter the ranks of the championship team. And their goal is likely to be Antetokounmpo.

In the playoffs this season, the Bucks were unfortunately eliminated, and Antetokounmpo's Bucks career may end there. According to Charane, Antetokounmpo is considering the best team for him in the future, which is the first time in his career that he has been open to leaving Milwaukee. During this offseason, Antetokounmpo and his team will meet with the Bucks management to discuss future possibilities.

In the past few seasons, multiple reinforcement operations have consumed a large amount of draft pick assets in the hands of the Bucks. It is unlikely that they will be able to make significant reinforcements again. The 30-year-old Antetokounmpo is at the peak of his career, and the lineup is unacceptable to him. At present, Antetokounmpo's contract has three seasons left. Breaking up at this time may be an acceptable thing for both parties.

According to the report of American journalist Amike, Antetokounmpo is very interested in playing in areas with "no state income tax". Teams in the NBA that meet this condition include the Rockets, Spurs, Mavericks, Grizzlies, Magic and Heat. With the Mavericks retaining the No. 1 pick, the only one who can compete with the Spurs in terms of chip richness is the Houston Rockets, who are also in Texas.

The famous American basketball media "Open-Air Stand" stated in its prediction that the Spurs can get Antetokounmpo by sending Castle, Sohan, Keyo and four future first-round picks. Although it may be difficult for players to compete with the Rockets, a second pick in the draft year is indeed attractive enough.

Similarly, the Rockets are also interested in getting a superstar this summer. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rockets fought with the Warriors until the tiebreak with their tenacious fight, and finally lost. Green's performance was disappointing, and perhaps it would make Stone more confident about the huge deal. Compared to the older Durant, Antetokounmpo is obviously a better choice. In addition, according to the report of ESPN's famous reporter Vincenster, those who are interested in getting Antetokounmpo include the Nets and the Pelicans.