Giannis Antetokounmpo has spent his entire career with the Milwaukee Bucks, carving out a Hall of Fame career. The Greek Freak is a two-time MVP, a one-time Finals MVP, a one-time Defensive Player of the Year and a nine-time All-Star.

After a dominating second half in Game 1, the Oklahoma City Thunder look to take a commanding lead in the Western Conference Finals with newly named Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous Alexander at the help.

In this age of parity and second-apron hell that has all been by design, you couldn’t ask for a better flurry at the finish.

Mar 22, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles against Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center.

In return, Brooklyn has a healthy list of first-round draft picks, including four in June (Nos. 8, 19, 26 and 27) and plenty in the future from teams like the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and all of its own. The Nets can almost compete with the Thunder in draft compensation, but no one else has the salary flexibility like Brooklyn.