NBA Market: The Bucks continue making moves to please Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks' guard, AJ Green, has reached an agreement with the franchise to extend his contract for four seasons and $45 million, fully guaranteed, as reported by his agent, Matt Bollero, of ProMondo Sports, to ESPN. Every move that the Wisconsin team is making is aimed at pleasing Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA Market: Green's journey is an example of overcoming obstacles within the NBA. Hailing from Iowa, he went from going undrafted in 2022 to first signing a two-way contract, then a standard one, and now this significant long-term deal.

With this renewal, the player will remain linked to Milwaukee until the 2029-30 season, thus avoiding his departure to free agency next summer. The Bucks ensure the continuity of an important piece in Doc Rivers' scheme, where the 26-year-old guard has earned the starting position for the upcoming season.

In the last season, Green recorded 541 points, improving his previous numbers (406 in total in his first two seasons) and averaging 7.4 points per game. He has established himself as one of the most reliable shooters in the league, shooting 42% from three-point range in his career and exceeding 40% in each of his three seasons.

Strong Performance in Playoffs

Although he had only started in eight regular-season games, his opportunity came in the April playoffs when Rivers included him in the starting lineup in the fifth game of a crucial series. Green responded with 19 points in 46 minutes. During that postseason, he averaged 11 points per game and shot 51% from three-point range, a performance that has earned him a starting role in all four preseason games for Milwaukee.

In the previous season, his 42.7% in three-pointers was the sixth best among players who attempted at least 300 shots, according to ESPN Research data. Additionally, in catch-and-shoot attempts, he reached 44.9%, the fifth best mark among those with over 250 attempts.

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