If Giannis Antetokounmpo's tenure on the Milwaukee Bucks comes to an end this summer, it will confirm that his commitment to competing for championships is greater than his loyalty to the green and cream.
And it will be a warning to small-market contenders in Oklahoma City, Minnesota and Indiana: While their relationships with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton are on solid ground, those good vibes only extend as long as the Thunder, Timberwolves and Pacers can continue to contend.
It has been 15 years since LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat, a "Decision" that spawned the NBA's player empowerment era.