Golden State Warriors: Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo is a risky move

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a slam dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 08, 2020 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a slam dunk against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 08, 2020 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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The second risk is his fit.

Giannis isn’t a great three-point shooter, although he has tremendously improved his shooting. He’s making 1.5 per game this season but shooting just over 30% from deep.

Again, those are both major improvements for the Greece-born forward.

On top of that, Giannis does best driving downhill with the ball.

On a team with Draymond Green and Stephen Curry, two players that like to dominate the game through their success in the pick-and-roll and ability to space the court and move around, it’d be tough for Giannis to be given the ball each possession and be put in positions where he’d put up similar numbers.

Hitting his prime, Giannis would certainly be worth it, and if the offer is on the table, it’s likely the Warriors accept it, but let’s not just assume trading for such a high-profile player wouldn’t come with several risks as well.