With trade talks around Giannis Antetokounmpo intensifying by the minute, NBA fans were briefly given a moment to breathe thanks to NBACentel on X.
Known for its parody posts and chaotic sense of humor, Centel shared a post on Monday claiming Kevin Durant had warned Giannis about the potential fallout of joining the Golden State Warriors.
According to the post, the Greek Freak would suffer from “long-term online side effects” if a deal with Golden State were to go through.
The post was clearly meant to poke fun at the nonstop speculation surrounding Giannis. Still, not all NBA fans seemed to catch the joke right away.
@420milly said, “KD warning Giannis about the Warriors is like a smoker warning you about nicotine.”
KD warning Giannis about the Warriors is like a smoker warning you about nicotine 😭
— 420Milly🌿 (@420milly) February 3, 2026
@Box__11 took a shot at Durant instead, adding, “Giannis has won the championship, but Durant never has. A strong alliance and betrayal are two different things.”
Others recognized the satire immediately.
@easymoneyed7 summed it up, saying, “most accurate Centel post.”
With the trade deadline just days away, speculation around Antetokounmpo continues to grow. Either the Warriors are waiting to see how the market develops, or they’re prepared to make a late push if the opportunity presents itself.
“Those two would be a perfect fit and unstoppable”: NBA fans debate on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s desire to play with Anthony Edwards
While Golden State remains in a holding pattern, NBA fans believe another destination could be more realistic for Giannis.
According to Brett Siegel via ClutchPoints, Antetokounmpo reportedly has interest in playing alongside Anthony Edwards, putting the Minnesota Timberwolves into the conversation and giving fans plenty to imagine.
@Quin89_ said, “Every team in the NBA should be trying to stop this from happening. Those 2 together would be a perfect fit and unstoppable.”
@LevinBurant added, “Would make sense to T-Wolves, few good years from Giannis with prime Edwards.”
Not everyone is convinced the idea is even possible.
@rise4raptors pushed back, saying, “im not understanding how the wolves are supposed to trade for giannis while having 2 of their own picks.”
As the deadline approaches, NBA fans remain split — not just on where Giannis might land, but on whether any team can realistically pull off a deal without reshaping its future entirely.
