Giannis sits quietly in the locker room, towel around his shoulders, staring into the abyss. He speaks softly, almost like he’s questioning the universe.

Why am I still here? I brought Milwaukee a championship in 2021. That should’ve been the start of something. Since then? One second-round appearance. That’s it. One.

We traded Jrue — a true dawg — for Dame. A mistake. Now Dame’s gone, and we got nothing. All I wanted was help. Now I’m the only one left… again.

I gave my loyalty. I gave my heart. I gave my knees. And I’m still here... asking: why?