Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't involve himself in front-office decisions often but he did speak up against a trade involving Khris Middleton for Jimmy Butler years ago, former Bucks forward John Henson said.

Throughout Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career, the Bucks have done everything they can to not only keep him happy but also to help build a championship team. Each time the Bucks have felt pressure from Antetokounmpo, the team has made a big deal.

I’m talking a long time ago – Khris Middleton for Jimmy Butler swap – Giannis was like ‘nah we’re not doing that’ – that was only

Lillard found a report on X (formerly Twitter) by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, who claimed Antetokounmpo knew about the Bucks' plan to sign Myles Turner to a four-year deal, and that he was "excited" about the move. To reflect his thoughts on the matter, Lillard responded in the thread with a GIF of Jack Black from the movie Nacho Libre.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have settled into a bit of a rhythm when it comes to roster-construction. Every few years, he starts to apply a little bit of pressure behind the scenes.

Damian Lillard’s Latest Post About Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Going Viral originally appeared on Athlon Sports.