Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been in the headlines since the team was eliminated from the playoffs. There has been a lot of trade speculation around Antetokounmpo, with his future in Milwaukee very much up in the air.
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The Bucks don't have a straight path forward to contention, potentially leaving the door open for Antetokounmpo to ask out of the organization. But for now, he seems like he will remain with the team, even with all the rumors going around.
Antetokounmpo has won one NBA title in his career, but he is determined to win more. However, the subject of Antetokounmpo only winning one championship came up recently when ESPN's Stephen A. Smith called out Antetokounmpo over it.
Smith said that Antetokounmpo's career is labeled as an "underachiever" due to his one title. But Smith's co-star Jay Williams didn't agree with this assessment and completely went after him for it.
“That was one of your worst takes I've heard in a long time. That was horrible... I think we really need to do a better job of reframing some of these conversations.”
Jay Williams tears into Stephen A. Smith for labeling Giannis Antetokounmpo an "underachiever."
"That was one of your worst takes I've heard in a long time, man. That was horrible... I think we really need to do a better job of reframing some of these conversations." pic.twitter.com/C3rM9JrqpB
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 16, 2025
Antetokounmpo has been subject to a few injuries that have limited his time in the postseason over the years. But when he has been healthy, he has been electric for the Bucks.
Blaming him for any of the Bucks' playoff failures is uncalled for, and Williams is completely correct. Antetokounmpo is the main reason why Milwaukee has even been considered a title contender over the years, and it's unfair to him to say otherwise.
Smith has never been afraid to let his opinions be heard, but this is a bad take from him. Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the NBA today, and there is a reason why so many teams have been lining up to trade for him if he were to be made available.
Milwaukee is hoping for Antetokounmpo to stay with the team long-term, but that remains to be seen. But as long as he is on the roster, going after a title will remain the ultimate goal.
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