Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been at the center of NBA conversations for months, despite being sidelined with a calf strain.

Coming off of Giannis Antetokounmpo's 10th NBA All-Star Weekend – a break from a season that's been riddled with injury and noise – the Milwaukee Bucks superstar had this message for his fans.

Winning a title is the only thing that keeps Giannis Antetokounmpo motivated. And the Bucks are on a strict timeline to compete.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is once again a committed Milwaukee Buck. For now. "As of today, I'm committed to the Milwaukee Bucks," Antetokounmpo told ESPN in an interview that aired Sunday. "I'm committed to the people that I work with,

Ten-time NBA All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo reiterated that bringing another championship to the Milwaukee Bucks is the most important thing for him.

When Giannis Antetokounmpo offers praise, it tends to carry weight across the league. During All-Star weekend, the Milwaukee Bucks star sought out Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel and delivered a message that should energize fans in Charlotte.

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be the centerpiece of a dramatic offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team stayed quiet at the trade deadline, only adding Luke Kennard while trading Gabe Vincent and a second-round pick.