{"id":1476,"date":"2025-04-27T12:34:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T12:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greekinter.net\/giannis\/?p=1476"},"modified":"2025-04-27T12:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T12:47:00","slug":"why-kendrick-perkins-is-right-the-bucks-are-struggling-and-giannis-bears-the-blame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greekinter.net\/giannis\/2025\/04\/27\/why-kendrick-perkins-is-right-the-bucks-are-struggling-and-giannis-bears-the-blame\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Kendrick Perkins Is Right: The Bucks Are Struggling and Giannis Bears the Blame"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Kendrick Perkins, never one to mince words, recently dropped a bombshell on NBA discourse by declaring that &#8220;the Bucks are trash&#8221; and pointing the finger squarely at Giannis Antetokounmpo as the primary culprit. While some might dismiss Perkins&#8217; take as hot-take sensationalism, a deeper dive into the Milwaukee Bucks&#8217; 2024-25 season reveals that his assessment holds water. The Bucks, despite their championship pedigree, are floundering, and Giannis, as the team&#8217;s cornerstone, must shoulder much of the responsibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DI5TYkJvvGQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DI5TYkJvvGQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DI5TYkJvvGQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Soul of the NBA \u7c43\u7403\u9b42 (@soul_of_the_nba)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bucks&#8217; Disappointing Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of April 27, 2025, the Milwaukee Bucks are languishing in the Eastern Conference standings, hovering around a .500 record\u2014a far cry from their 2021 championship form. Once a dominant force, the Bucks have been plagued by inconsistent play, defensive lapses, and an inability to close out games against both elite and mediocre opponents. Losses to teams like the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards\u2014squads they should dispatch with ease\u2014have become alarmingly common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bucks&#8217; offensive rating ranks in the middle of the pack, a surprising drop for a team with two former MVPs in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Defensively, they\u2019re even worse, sitting in the bottom third of the league in defensive rating. This is a stark contrast to their championship season, when their stifling defense, anchored by Giannis and Brook Lopez, suffocated opponents. The eye test confirms the numbers: the Bucks look disjointed, lacking the cohesion and intensity that once defined them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perkins\u2019 blunt assessment that &#8220;the Bucks are trash&#8221; might sound harsh, but it captures the reality of a team that\u2019s underperforming relative to its talent and expectations. The Bucks aren\u2019t just struggling\u2014they\u2019re regressing, and the reasons point back to their superstar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giannis\u2019 Role in the Bucks\u2019 Struggles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP and 2021 Finals MVP, is undeniably one of the NBA\u2019s most dominant players. His ability to attack the rim, defend multiple positions, and elevate his game in clutch moments has made him a perennial All-NBA talent. However, even the best players can falter, and Giannis\u2019 shortcomings this season are magnifying the Bucks\u2019 woes. Here\u2019s why Perkins\u2019 finger-pointing at Giannis is justified:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Leadership and Accountability Leadership and Accountability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the face of the franchise, Giannis is expected to set the tone for the Bucks both on and off the court. Yet, this season, his leadership has been inconsistent. Reports from the locker room suggest a lack of accountability, with Giannis occasionally deflecting blame rather than rallying his teammates. For example, after a blown lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers in March 2025, Giannis publicly criticized the team\u2019s effort but failed to acknowledge his own late-game turnovers that sealed the loss. A true leader owns their mistakes, and Giannis\u2019 reluctance to do so has created a ripple effect, eroding team morale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perkins, a former NBA champion, knows the importance of a superstar galvanizing their squad. His critique likely stems from seeing Giannis fall short in this intangible but critical aspect of leadership. Without a unified locker room, the Bucks lack the grit needed to overcome their on-court deficiencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Offensive Limitations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Giannis\u2019 game, while dominant, has glaring holes that opponents have exploited. His lack of a reliable jump shot\u2014particularly from beyond the arc\u2014allows defenses to sag off him, clogging the paint and neutralizing Milwaukee\u2019s offense. In the 2024-25 season, Giannis is shooting a career-low 20.3% from three-point range on minimal attempts, and his free-throw percentage has dipped to 65.7%. These deficiencies are especially costly in crunch time, where teams dare him to shoot, knowing he\u2019s unlikely to deliver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t a new critique of Giannis, but what\u2019s alarming is the lack of progress. At 30 years old, he\u2019s had ample time to develop a jumper or refine his free-throw shooting, yet these weaknesses persist. Perkins\u2019 frustration likely stems from seeing a player of Giannis\u2019 caliber fail to evolve in ways that could unlock the Bucks\u2019 offense. With Damian Lillard struggling to find his rhythm in Milwaukee, Giannis\u2019 inability to stretch the floor compounds the team\u2019s spacing issues, making their half-court offense predictable and stagnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Defensive Regression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Giannis\u2019 defensive prowess was once his calling card, earning him the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year award. However, this season, his defensive impact has waned. Advanced metrics like Defensive Box Plus-Minus show a decline, and film analysis reveals moments of disengagement on that end. Opponents are attacking Giannis more aggressively, exploiting his slower lateral movement and occasional lapses in help defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bucks\u2019 defensive scheme relies on Giannis as a roving free safety, but his reduced effort has left Brook Lopez exposed in drop coverage and forced Khris Middleton to overcompensate on the perimeter. Perkins, a defensive stalwart during his playing days, likely sees this as a betrayal of the Bucks\u2019 identity. If Giannis isn\u2019t anchoring the defense, the entire system collapses, as evidenced by the team\u2019s plummeting defensive rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Failure to Elevate Teammates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A hallmark of a true superstar is their ability to make their teammates better. LeBron James, Nikola Joki\u0107, and even Luka Don\u010di\u0107 consistently elevate lesser talents into key contributors. Giannis, however, has struggled to do this consistently. Players like Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton have regressed this season, and even Lillard, a former All-NBA guard, looks like a shell of himself alongside Giannis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of this stems from Giannis\u2019 ball-dominant style, which can stifle the offense. His high usage rate (around 33% this season) often leaves teammates standing around, waiting for kick-out passes that don\u2019t always come. Perkins\u2019 critique may reflect this dynamic: if Giannis isn\u2019t facilitating or creating easy looks for others, the Bucks\u2019 supporting cast can\u2019t compensate for the team\u2019s other flaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bigger Picture: What\u2019s Next for the Bucks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perkins\u2019 assessment, while blunt, is a wake-up call for Milwaukee. The Bucks are at a crossroads, and Giannis\u2019 role in their struggles can\u2019t be ignored. However, this doesn\u2019t mean all hope is lost. Giannis is still a top-five player with the potential to turn things around. For the Bucks to salvage their season, a few things need to happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Giannis Must Evolve Offensively<\/strong>: Developing a mid-range jumper or improving his free-throw shooting would force defenses to respect him beyond the paint, opening up the floor for Lillard and Middleton.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommit to Defence<\/strong>: Giannis needs to rediscover his Defensive Player of the Year form, setting the tone for a Bucks defence that\u2019s lost its edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stronger Leadership<\/strong>: Giannis must hold himself accountable and foster a culture of unity, ensuring the team fights through adversity together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coaching Adjustments<\/strong>: Doc Rivers, the Bucks\u2019 head coach, must also adapt. His rotations and late-game strategies have been questionable, and he needs to maximize Giannis\u2019 strengths while masking his weaknesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stop stat padding<\/strong>: We have seen him in trash time in blowouts, we have seen him almost every game denying younger players the opportunity to gain experience.  It has to stop.  Maybe he needs to seek psychological help about it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If these changes don\u2019t materialise, the Bucks risk squandering their championship window. The NBA is unforgiving, and younger teams like the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers are surging. Perkins\u2019 warning isn\u2019t just a critique\u2014it\u2019s a call to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perk is right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kendrick Perkins\u2019 declaration that &#8220;the Bucks are trash&#8221; and Giannis is to blame might ruffle feathers, but it\u2019s rooted in uncomfortable truths. The Bucks\u2019 mediocre record, coupled with Giannis\u2019 offensive limitations, defensive regression, and inconsistent leadership, paints a picture of a team and a superstar failing to live up to their potential. While Giannis remains a generational talent, his flaws are holding Milwaukee back, and Perkins\u2019 bluntness shines a light on that reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news? There\u2019s still time for Giannis and the Bucks to turn things around. If Giannis can address his shortcomings and recommit to leading by example, Milwaukee could reclaim its place among the NBA\u2019s elite. Until then, Perkins\u2019 assessment stands: the Bucks are under performing, and Giannis, as their cornerstone, bears the brunt of the blame. Let\u2019s hope this is the wake-up call they need to get back on track.  Can Giannis improve?  Can he learn new skills?  More than a decade in the NBA shows he probably can&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From Twitter, people recently  saying the same thing :<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EthanR_92\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greekinter.net\/giannis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-57.png?resize=255%2C57&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1480\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"248\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/greekinter.net\/giannis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-58.png?resize=248%2C64&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1481\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"58\" 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