The Milwaukee Bucks’ struggles to start the 2024-25 season have raised significant concerns, leaving many to wonder if their championship window has already closed. After a promising opening win against the Philadelphia 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team has spiraled into a six-game losing streak, leaving them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Despite having one of the league’s brightest stars in Antetokounmpo, the Bucks’ poor performance has led to growing doubts about their future. Former Miami Heat player and NBA analyst Steve Smith shared his thoughts during an appearance on Run It Back, saying that the team’s situation might require drastic measures.
“I would say Giannis has to force a trade if he’s trying to win a championship,” Smith said.
Interestingly, a source from the Eastern Conference weighed in on Giannis’s potential future with the team. Before the Bucks’ most recent loss, the executive hinted that things could get worse for the team, suggesting it wouldn’t be surprising if Giannis were to be traded if the situation doesn’t improve.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Sits Just Behind Anthony Davis in Scoring
Giannis Antetokounmpo is having an incredible season despite the Bucs struggle. The Milwaukee Bucks star is currently the second-leading scorer in the league, averaging 31 points per game. He trails only Anthony Davis, who is averaging 32.6 points per game.
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Giannis started the season strong with a stellar performance in the Bucks’ season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 25 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and dishing out seven assists. His best scoring game so far came against the Chicago Bulls, where he scored 38 points.
In the following games, Giannis posted 22 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists in a loss against the Brooklyn Nets. In the next three games against the Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, and Cleveland Cavaliers, he scored over 30 points in each game. However, Giannis did not play in the Bucks’ most recent loss to the Cavaliers.
