So, how long is Giannis going to wait? All the free agent dominoes have now fallen and it looks like several teams have compromised their teams for this year to stay in the running for Giannis next year.
The Raptors let Ibaka go because they wouldn't go 2 years on his contract and are likely to use Gasol as well. They are much worse.
The Heat let Jae Crowder go and signed Avery Bradley, again because they didn't want to commit to the 2nd year of Crowder's contract. Bradley makes zero sense there given they have a very similar player (Nunn) and he doesn't help them guard Giannis which is still a key to getting out of the East. Iguodala will turn 37 in a few months.
The Celtics lost Gordon Hayward and replaced him with Tristan Thompson. Really?
The Sixers gave up Al Horford for Dwight Howard, who is the worst player you could imagine for spacing the floor when you are playing Embiid and Simmons.
The Hawks have signed every shooting guard/small forward they can find, but they aren't a threat to get out of the East.
The Hornets gave a washed-up 30-year old who was only a 1-time all-star before he got hurt 120 million dollars.
Everybody loves the Nets in the media (they need the ratings from NYC), but they are relying on a guy who hasn't played in 18 months coming off a torn Achilles and Kyrie Irving might be the worst teammate in the league. Durant doesn't have the most durable body type to start with.
The Bucks got the best player that changed teams (Holiday) and have added a lot of good depth.
If Giannis signs the supermax, I would expect the Harden/Westbrook dominoes to fall in terms of trades.
If Giannis doesn't sign, this season is going to be unbearable in terms of the media at every road game.