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4 reasons Milwaukee Bucks won Jrue Holiday trade

By Brian Sampson

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 11: Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at Fiserv Forum on December 11, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 11: Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at Fiserv Forum on December 11, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 04: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on February 04, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 04: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against Jrue Holiday #11 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on February 04, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

1. A step closer to convincing Giannis to sign supermax

Giving up three first round draft picks as well as two draft swaps is a lot for somebody who isn’t a surefire superstar in the NBA. However, like the Los Angeles Clippers trade for Paul George last offseason, this deal isn’t only about the player they’re bringing in.

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Using future first to acquire Holiday is hopefully a sign the Bucks have a verbal commitment from Giannis Antetokounmpo to sign the supermax deal he’s eligible for on November 22nd. Even if he doesn’t sign right away, it’s impossible to say the Bucks aren’t doing everything they can to win a championship and that’s all Antetokounmpo has asked for. This deal puts the Bucks one step closer to convincing Giannis to re-sign, meaning the Bucks are the ultimate winner.

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