Durant's All-Time Performance, & Milwaukee's HUGE issues - Barbershop talk (Episode 101)

[@Dom2K]

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[@remyybuxaplentyyy]

I commented only 14 seconds after DOM himself

[@izakmoran3117]

I wanna join the discord but the link ain’t workin for me

[@guillermopilajes826]

LMAO bruh you killed me with that "you just have to stfu"

[@mosescharles]

Giannis, Ben Simmons and Rudy Gobert are all the same type of person. They all 3 have big contracts(well ben simmons will soon)an all 3 are "known" for either winning DPOY or in the running every year, they all 3 cant shoot and guess what since they all cant shoot look at all of their respective teams in the playoffs....down 3-2 and on the brink of elimination. I just pray to god Zion Williamson has a great off season trainer(or spends money on a renowned shooting coach or trainer) so he can develop his shooting skills because I dont want him to end up like them. These guys had MANY years EVERY OFFSEASON to develop their offensive games and they didnt. I dont expect Rudy Gobert to miraculously come out next season shooting 3s but i EXPECT him to develop some type of post game, dependable hook shot, mid range shot or fade, back to the basket tim duncan type of moves. I expected Bem Simmons to be able to shoot a consistent mid range jumper no problem. I expect the same from Giannis from 3pt land. Thats how you better your game. For all 3 players(other than Zion) they have been in the league for 5+ years so theres NO EXCUSE for their development. And this is why teams like these lose and never win a championship but always do a good job of getting close. YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH BEING A ONE WAY OFFENSIVE PLAYER IN THE NBA BUT YOU CANT GET AWAY IN THE NBA BEING A ONE WAY DEFENSIVE PLAYER.

[@mosescharles]

Basically what i was trying to say is offensive ONLY players can get by in the NBA and in these playoffs without playing defense BUT defensive oriented players will get destroyed...we are seeing that with Patrick Beverly, Jrue Holiday, Giannis, Ben Simmons and even Rudy Gobert was getting manhandled by Zubac at one point last game. The long urban legend narrative that defense wins championships is dead. That was for the 90s david stern era. Since then newer rules disallowed defenders to simply.....DEFEND because the NBA wanted more higher scoring games to improve viewership/profitability etc. So it really dont pay to play defense if you yourself have offense. Now if you cant simply shoot a wide open mid range you are not gonna make it in the nba long.

[@multimus133]

As a Bucks fan if I see one more Jrue Holiday turnaround, or scuffed Giannis post move, I will literally eat my basketball.

[@adhd230]

When I tell you I’m more then fed up with the buck rn bud is a not adjusting ass bitch and Giannis is scary asl for not guarding kd. I’m the biggest Giannis fan and have been since 2014 but this just ain’t it bro.

[@UncleJrueForTue]

*Turns Left*

[@TSO_Sage]

"Learning to take an L is a skill" TALK TO EM!!!!

[@elitheeconomist5674]

I have learned this skill 💔

[@kxng_jordxn]

no cap

[@dusk6159]

Giannis made sure the Bucks fans could learn it year after year, and in the worst and most painful possible way. After all that chirping and flexing.

[@UnexpectedWonder]

Truly!

[@michaelmayers3622]

@@dusk6159 hee brought them to the promise land multiple time

[@SpeedHomeAttack]

•17 point lead over the Nets •Kyrie's out •Harden drops 5 points And the Bucks *LOSE*

[@derby3655]

Bro if the bucks lose this series they gotta blow the team up

[@allenmk138]

So we just forget what happened in game 3 and 4? Bucks weren't supposed to beat the superteam Nets. The Nets without Kyrie still have two top 5 players.

[@SpeedHomeAttack]

@@allenmk138 Yes, but none of that is relevant. The Bucks have been given so many freebies yet throw them all away. Game 1 Harden is out the whole game and it's just KD and Kyrie. That's a normal team to face Then tonight's game where Kyrie was out and Harden fresh off an injury playing so bad he only made 1 shot. Yet the Bucks still lost

[@youngboyxaj6692]

@@allenmk138 BS when one of them is out it’s just a great team. Great team vs great team. KD has just been the best player in the series and honestly has shown that he’s the best player on the planet as he was before he got injured.

[@allenmk138]

@@SpeedHomeAttack A team with KD and Harden is supposed to beat the Bucks. Can you Imagine if Giannis had Steph on his team? That's what the Nets are without Kyrie. Keep the same energy y'all had with the Warriors. This ring should also be worthless if the Nets win.

[@marcescribano99]

the fact that Dom's speech starts with: "bruh" says it all

[@Brutakk]

Watching Giannis fade away on Harden was so frustrating as a neutral fan

[@SpeedHomeAttack]

Watched a player give a live presentation of being mentally defeated

[@jaylenclement]

He needs a post game more than a jump shot in my opinion

[@dabilaroali1037]

I can't remember the last time I saw giannis do an up and under or a hook.

[@jaylenclement]

@@dabilaroali1037 LeBron game took off when he added a post game plus it would force him to work on his skill! You make a great point if he had a sky hook omg

[@WHITEPERSUAS1ON]

It’s funny because if you look back at “I wish I could just run and dunk”, he just proves harden right kinda lol

[@luisbanegas23]

We just witnessed KD’s best game ever

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

Hands down

[@bigaaron]

After the achilles tear too.. not fair

[@lucaslonchampt613]

I hate that I can't watch NBA games live due to where I live. I could witness historic moments like these with my own eyes

[@supremegoesviral9922]

I started CLOSELY following ball in 2012, id say this is the greatest performance I’ve ever seen live, if you include the context

[@AnthonyAnalog]

I've be livid if my best game ever was in the 2nd round 🥴

[@seansachs6105]

I just learned about this now, but I have the game recorded and I totally agree with what you've said. I was listening to the Thinking Basketball podcast the other day and the host, Ben Taylor, was talking about something that's been happening in the last few playoffs. I noticed it as well: guys are getting played out of lineups because playoff teams are super-precise now about attacking mismatches. Budenholzer's scheme is effective, but he doesn't seem to adjust well during the course of a series, and, given what I've seen out of them the past few years (Taylor's talked about this as well, btw), I think we're probably seeing a team that overachieves in the regular season and comes back to earth in the playoffs, since play in a weaker conference, defense throughout the league is looser in the regular season, and, in the playoffs, however, teams have more reps and are more familiar with the Bucks' scheme. Bballbreakdown and others have taken a look at Giannis's shooting motion as well, and it seems clear someone on the Bucks' staff messed it up. It's getting better, but he may have permanently lost his chance to become a good 3-point shooter. Anyways, I don't blame Giannis for any of this. Still love him and Middleton, but something needs to change in Milwaukee.

[@Uzimacky]

Keep Jrue and Khris. I don't think Giannis can win with those two tho

[@anthonynorman7545]

@@Uzimacky I don't think they're the problem. I don't think they play in a system that maximizes their big 3.

[@suto5704]

KD is just so scary in the 4th. When it's the 4th quarter, it feels like KD will hit any shot no matter how contested.

[@AdolphSaxOfficial]

That's how I feel about Kawhi. All I want is to see them face each other in the Finals. I was robbed of this wish in 2019, and now I have to root for the damn clippers to make it a reality.

[@calebroca5134]

@@AdolphSaxOfficial As a Sixers fan I was terrified of him in that 2019 series. Dudes a real technician when it comes to scoring.

[@kingcapital5595]

@@AdolphSaxOfficial a Nets Clippers Finals will be insane I’m praying they both are able to make it that far healthy. KD and Kawhi ALWAYS show up in the Finals. People discredit KDs FMVPS for being on GSW but he was performing on the highest stage before that. At 23 years old 30 PPG 50% FG on the LeBron Bosh Wade Heat. Kawhi and KD have both been going at it for the title of best in the world rn IMO. A Finals between them and the winner will really cement who’s the best.

[@80zBaby]

He activates his Takeover lol

[@603mob9]

@@AdolphSaxOfficial and now we got robbed of it this year, or at least it’s most likely we did. sad how many injuries are impacting this year’s playoffs

[@fullcourtjunky9530]

I used to hate on how much help KD has gotten over the past few years, but overall this guy is a Generational Talent; regardless of who he’s playing with. 💯

[@navaree5176]

Even though he left us, I'm still amazed by what he did, coach bud bout to go

[@Janny890]

Chris Paul would be great but I think Dame is the best player for the Bucks. Imagine Lillard with another star?? Crazy.

[@Prophet_-jq1lv]

I think Ja Morant would be a better fit for the Bucks than Dame personally

[@IloveKittenOverlordonCoD]

@@Prophet_-jq1lv Ja is very unrealistic since he is still on his rookie deal

[@eboy4216]

But Chris Paul is better

[@davea3641]

@@eboy4216 he won't be very competitive next season, but we can't be too sure

[@KingJinzo2125]

I’d prefer to see dame on the Lakers tbh

[@Hamzz25]

KD is a a cheat code . People forget who this man is sometimes

[@UnexpectedWonder]

"I'm Kevin Durant. You know who I am."

[@nbamixtapes7698]

Dom2k just choked in 2k like the bucks in real life

[@172person]

I was looking for this. He had Middleton open in the corner

[@johnnyappleseed6889]

Seen so many disrespectful KD comments lately, I’m glad KD shut them tf up

[@cosmoscardroom6393]

Giannis dribbling in and out to the top of the key is like me trying to spam for pick and rolls in 2k

[@Sweatyhunk]

As soon as you tweeted that tweet you know I’m talking about, knew it was over.

[@Millennium00]

LMAO DOM CURSE NEVER IN DOUBT

[@dusk6159]

This man Dom.. what's up with the constant Ls?! NBA2k, Toscano-Anderson shot, Curry shot, NBA games, wow

[@dusk6159]

@@Millennium00 Clippers curse and Dom curse is a crazy duo.

[@tankjackson698]

Im a bucks fan and is very angry about what happen, but props to kd he proved everyone wrong

[@dusk6159]

Not me, though I couldn't expect Jeff Green and Blake exploding the clock back and also eliminating every injury and mileage they had. I didn't even think Harden would be there, instead he was there providing infinite value and confidence to the team on top of dimes and defense. You basically can't expect for better teammates or better back coverage, while you go crazy.

[@rebelsoup1947]

I’m so proud of Kevin Durant man. I’m not a huge KD fan but I love basketball and I love when a player puts on narrative changing performance. That shit is so fucking inspiring.

[@Darieennn]

I swear on my life if I see Giannis take another post fadeaway I’m done watching the bucks 💀

[@Abbad1579]

Same. They’re the stupidest team in the league.

[@mhlomhleduku]

Love the opening instrumental. I replay it at least 3 times before I get into the videos

[@Prophet_-jq1lv]

Is it safe to say yet that Kevin Durant is the second star nba player to actually legit come back from an achilles injury?

[@TheGeorgeD13]

I think his results is going to lead to a sea change in regards to Achilles injuries. Most try to come back after being out for a year and they don’t come back the same. He took TWO whole years off and he’s better than ever. I think the key is to really let players take the time to recover for long term gain.

[@tejanerella2004]

@@TheGeorgeD13 I think it’s more the fact that he tore his Achilles in his non-dominant leg unlike most stars. That happened with Wilkins too which is why both of them came back the same. I might be wrong though.

[@goldenhawkalumni5341]

@@tejanerella2004, good analysis. Maybe, but I feel like there would be more examples then Wilkins and Durant. Which Achilles did Kobe tear is a good question.

[@Prophet_-jq1lv]

@@tejanerella2004 That is something I didn't think about.... props for pointing that out!

[@Prophet_-jq1lv]

@@goldenhawkalumni5341 Kobe tore his left achilles

[@socialistbatman]

NBA Twitter gonna say Lebron never had role players scoring like Jeff Green and Blake Griffin

[@RANDOMZBOSSMAN1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tibistibility]

Does the video not load for anyone else?

[@yannibo8651]

Yup idk what’s going on

[@WallieDonut21]

Yea I thought it was just me

[@nickmcmurray3130]

Bro I’ve been thinking that same thing too about Giannis needing to stop handling the ball from the top. He’s quick as fuck and has a decent handle but I’d much rather see him use those qualities in the post. Can you imagine if the man started in the mid post and had even just a couple Hakeem-like post skills? He would be unguardable. That man is so damn quick, and if he had a really solid post game, nobody would be able to stop him. Man would average 35 PPG

[@lucasisto1744]

Man this was that pivotal playoff game where they come back from a huge deficit with epic music and your best player putting up legendary numbers in that Championship DVD!

[@KRittz-yy1el]

Kevin Durant had an all time legendary performance nobody can deny that but I don’t understand how 1 game in the second round proves he can win a championship as the main guy he still ain’t done that props to him on an iconic performance tho

[@cameronpearson3650]

Not even on no recency bias shit, if we take into account everything that went into this game, KD is without his two stars that form their Big 3, people were counting him out and saying he couldn't carry the Nets to a win, the Bucks were up by almost 20 at one point, plus his statline (a statline that's never been achieved before in playoff history) of 49, 17, and 10...KD arguably just put on a top 5 performance from any player ever. Greatness

[@fernandocastan7656]

@@marcuschapple1019 the dude just said top 5 performance of the last ten years, how is that “hating”?

[@averagesixersfan9778]

@Him Timesten it is consodering hes coning back from a torn achillies and his second option played luke dogshit

[@marcuschapple1019]

@Him Timesten I been watching since 2010 so thats just started watching ok bud .. 11 years is a long time

[@marcuschapple1019]

@@fernandocastan7656 cuz he was coming at me on a different comment saying it’s not even close and that I don’t watch basketball .. nigga obviously was mad kd did that tonight

[@fernandocastan7656]

@Him Timesten I would say kd’s performance today was better than kawhi’s 45 but both are amazing games

[@oyasumipunpunk]

the game in the background is perfect bc it has the bucks up big and then going on to lose in the clutch. led by giannis dribbling at the top of the key and just driving and doing spin moves in the post and failing to deliver. meanwhile the discussion is pretty much about the same thing.

[@monte6371]

"KD can't carry a team" should never be a thing again after mans played 48 min and was one missed free throw from a 50 point triple double

[@ShadyLife101]

Ngl, I began to spite KD while on the Warriors, just because I love Curry and thus his shine was stolen, but damn he's goated for this.

[@yuanabjelina1349]

I thought those 2015 Hawks were called Spurs of the east because of their ball movement so why are the bucks pretty stagnant/ISO heavy? Can someone explain because I wasn't that big an NBA fan then to pay attention

[@evileyegaming405]

I think it mainly has to do with the rosters of those teams. The hawks just had a bunch of good (not true all stars)players in their starting lineup whereas the bucks have an all time great talent in giannis and a great supporting cast so the play style is bound to be different

[@alexgonzalez7143]

Why is this the only youtube video not loading ! Immediately came to watch and it’s buggin

[@andrewwhite1097]

Mr. Absolutely with another upload

[@jjthe13th]

All through the video one play came to mind. Mid in the 4th, Giannis clapping for the ball up top, finally gets it, barrels into the defense and draws a charge. I saw it coming yesterday smh

[@godalbinothe]

People act like KD was never like that because they started watching basketball in 2016 lmao

[@godalbinothe]

and that’s literally 50% of NBA twitter 😂😂

[@FirashAdryan]

Correct me if I'm wrong (because I'm not a hooper, and a relatively new fan of the game), but I learned something from this series, there are two parts of basketball. The skills/fundamentals, and the athleticism. Having both at a generational level is a big bonus (Jordan & Lebron), but at the end of the day, skills and fundamentals are more important than athleticism.

[@FirashAdryan]

@Jean-Patrice Paluku of course there is a base level of athleticism that is needed to even be on an NBA roster, I agree with you on that. The point I’m making is that, someone is better off having a base level athleticism but very polished skill and IQ, ala Luka Doncic, versus having supreme athletic gifts, but average skill/IQ, like Dennis Smith Jr (although Luka’s athleticism is pretty underrated, for example, his deceleration).

[@amphicyon4359]

Our man Dom getting show deals 💪💪💪

[@20marvelman]

Nothing but insane man

[@nglz]

Watched it live... amazing.

[@RichnLost]

On me i woulda blitzed harden on defense lmfaoo like the suns got ad outta there😭

[@dusk6159]

Sadly for the Bucks Giannis doesn't have the same drive and care of CP3, Ayton and Booker.

[@yuchiachen3075]

Good luck out there Dom 💪

[@lawrencehenry2529]

KD played great but he has hit so many insane shots in the clutch that it’s expected now in a way (similar to the almost double clutch he made from the harden pass)

[@lawrencehenry2529]

@Him Timesten Well I was kinda implying that he’s had so many great games it’s hard to say which is the best

[@yuanabjelina1349]

This barbershop ep was fucking hilarious. Dom. is fucking stupefied at the bucks

[@leroyrodgers6089]

This KD would have beaten golden state while on okc.

[@1228Gamer]

Now they have that special series win😉

[@deadismarth7]

Deandre Jordan with a slight handle is giannis

[@deadismarth7]

im trolling

[@JTRAP1000]

Steve Nash's coaching "The Stars do no sit. They play 49 of the 48minutes and not get injured"

[@coopdothemost]

Rucker Park KD came alive

[@dusk6159]

Them NY KD, Alex English/Horry Jeff Green and Blake, Danny Granger Harden are something else.

[@Hamzz25]

“ I’m Kevin durant you know who I am “ - Kevin Durant 😤

[@michaelpaullang4401]

No matter how well you build a team around Giannis, as long as he is your number his weakness are to major to look over

[@shemartheflame]

Hey dom are you still doing your podcast?

[@TheYocker3]

dom talk about the clippers too

[@Osprey1]

Don't discount Harden this way. He was injured but was the table setter for a LOT of Brooklyn's actions where KD didn't shoot. And Jeff Green was 7/7 from 3pt range until midway thru the 4th quarter. Brooklyn came out to support KD in a major way.

[@wallyrosario654]

KD shut the haters down tonight. Dropped 49 against a team they thought were a finals contender. They need to close it out in game 6 but other than that can’t say anything more besides KD is unreal. The possible series between Phoenix and Nets is gonna be nuts

[@Muneeb08]

The game was on really late in the uk so I couldn’t watch but I saw the halftime score. Bucks up by 16! How the hell did they blow it

[@ryanm4074]

Thank You DOM, WHY IS GIANNIS NOT GUARDING KD when kd is literally his size, what kind of scheme has giannis in the corner guarding joe harris; idc about foul trouble ur best defender has to take that task

[@Troy13x]

He says it’s because of coach 🤦🏾‍♂️ F that you got 2 MVPs and won DPOY last year and all defense this year. Should have told budenholzer hold these nuts I’m guarding KD smh. I’m not even a bucks or nets fan but that got me tight

[@Tonyoung55]

Kris Middleton does not go to the rim in crunch time to draw fouls despite being a 90% Free throw shooter Also lack of play making around the Greek. He is there best passer They keep running pick and roll with Greek he has his man beat for an alley hoop and they Holiday and Middleton can never make the pass But yeah let’s blame Greek 34/12/4 on 66% FG Because of a few shots you guys don’t like him taking. No player is perfect they all can do better but no excuse to keep running pick and roll and not find Greek for easier baskets they are literally only really focus on him If they win nobody praises Greek when they lose it’s his fault same old story as most superstars I get it but why people acting like Dude not doing his part his co-Stars are not playing crazy when they need to either in the loses Middleton touch the ball a lot Holiday did as well and look out of sink

[@davea3641]

This is a great analysis, but it's what happens when you're the franchise player all the blame goes on you

[@jaredemmer881]

Dude on the last play Khris drove and HANDED Giannis the ball at the rim and he dropped it. He missed key ft and kept taking ill advised shots like fadeaway on Harden, Giannis and Bud have to bear the blame. He said we shouldn’t play with our food but then did last night can’t even practice what he preaches

[@donali9020]

Im not even a bucks fan but Giannis free throw routine is the most frustrating thing I have ever watched

[@Masttemind]

Good luck tomorrow Dom!

[@dylanpriest9756]

There's a lot more between coaches than just good or bad. I think Bud is the kind of guy who's good at elevating low and mid tier talent but doesn't know how to take advantage of the top level guys

[@Muneeb08]

These bucks with a better coach wins a ring imo. Coach bud is genuinely holding them back that much

[@twill4084]

Thinking of starting a podcast myself, any beginners tips ?

[@yannibo8651]

Video not playin for some reason

[@sean9273]

thought I was the only one

[@jacksonelh]

14:14 damn 2k just like real life

[@GameplayGuy00]

I expected the Nets to lose this game,not because of KD, but because i thought the bucks were just too much for one guy. Even if he loses in 7, the fact that he got this game will be enough for me, because the only thing that i cared about was for KD to at least go down swinging. We always expect Lebron to rise and beat better teams without his stars when they are injured, and if he wanted the same respect as Lebron he had to demonstrate that he can at least give you the best performance that he can have, then the rest is up to his teammates and the other team. Because of his career after OKC, people (me included) looked at him a little bit different, but if he wins this series and the championship without major help from Kyrie and Harden he will be the best player in the world. He has nothing to lose,but a lot to gain in my opinion legacy wise.

[@bambam0284]

Nick Wright called it exactly right though.. Nick said exactly what happened. "If PJ Tucker gets 2 fouls in the 1st, KD WILL go off." he also said that he'd "need a triple double performance like we've seen from LeBron and Luka. He can't just be Jordan/Kobe." Everything that Nick said was facts lol, didn't say he couldn't, just said what he'd need to do and he did it. That's it

[@Dimes112698]

Vid not working for some reason....

[@kdubfresh23]

kd played amazing tonight, point blank - the nets still have to close it out b/c the bucks are a good team still but dude was uncanny tonight but coach bud but might wanna have his assistant packing his stuff up asap tbh

[@fwizel]

I went from Nets in 6 to Bucks in 6 to Nets in 6 in a span of 48 hours

[@erikwinner]

KD is arguably the best scorer in NBA in history (in my opinon he is), and his legacy as one of the all time greats is pretty much set in stone, but if he is to dish out several games like this the last 4-5 years of his career we will start putting him on the NBAs Mount Rushmore.

[@karlmertens1643]

Dis da biggest faxxx I ever seen maybe you should actually coach my mans

[@ragnaruniii1041]

Giannis has to at least have a decent post game.

[@urbaindelva7869]

He better check out Hakeem's Big Man Camp. That worked wonders for Kobe and LeBron.

[@eboy4216]

Khris middle Ron forced up a shot with tiem left

[@natesmart9959]

2:59 so glad you said it Dom, he’s also never won without great players around him either lmao

[@yohannessulistyo4025]

Bucks fan twitters already said it: they are simply out-coached in 3rd quarter. Chuckster said it: they are dumb. I still think that this team doesn't have the clutch factor, simply coach Bud cannot devise any clever last minute inbound plays nor Giannis or Middleton is the type of star you would want to take that buzzer beater shot. Yes Kawhi choked, Steph Curry may disappoints, everyone does, but these people rarely show consistency in having cold feet like my favourite Greek star here.

[@UnexpectedWonder]

They never did have Clutchness.

[@urbaindelva7869]

Budenholzer will be fired after this series. Middleton will probably be traded. The Bucks organization has to decide: either Giannis improves his game or he can't be your best player. Pure and simple.

[@dusk6159]

Or at least Giannis having drive and care, save the fumbling and choking all-game, how can you escape to take fadeaways and brick? Or not take the KD matchup? Also as the superstar defender and DPOY?

[@VENGEFULHEXX]

After he's been air balling free throws and has NO SHOT, this was a long time coming. Even Lebron could hit a turn around mid range in his earlier years.

[@dusk6159]

@@VENGEFULHEXX Not even that, you could rely on Lebron on the offensive matchup, take, dimes, shot selection, clutch, defensive matchup, clock managing, lead managing, right play, drive/motor, care, ball handling and playmaking, hell he was ''reliable'' on the most basic sense even, unlike this prime superstar. Hell, you could even expect him to be a suddenly sure make on the post and free throw line if the game or occasion were big enough.

[@VENGEFULHEXX]

Best post game analysis. 😏👌🏿

[@miscellaneous6263]

If Giannis handles the ball at the top again imma be sick

[@donpetazaragomatuta9988]

Giannis and the Milwaukee in general are curse it's like watching 2000s lebron and Cavs all over again

[@Ian5cott]

steve nash told kd he didn’t make an all nba team at halftime, kd said “bet”

[@stealthy919]

There has to be an alternative universe where Giannis doesn’t shoot jumpers/fadeaways, doesn’t handle the ball at the top of the key and KD doesn’t one man team the bucks. Guess we will never know

[@robertnieto3742]

S/O to Kevin Durant and Jeff Green but damn, Middleton once again showing the Bucks organization why he is NOT a second option. They need a true second star.

[@dusk6159]

His prime superstar left him out to dry on offense and defense, and fumbled his pass with nobody around him. And did nothing with a 20 point lead.

[@jaredemmer881]

Middleton had 25/5/4 I’m done with this lazy narrative that Khris isn’t good enough. Bud is the one who isn’t good enough

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

49 17 10 3 2 on 81% TS… Like bro what

[@dusk6159]

KD-esque and Lebron-esque performance, with all-time role players behind you doing their best 2011 Mavs performance and looking offensive stars with no injuries or mileage in them. Giannis won't be held accountable yet again though, and despite having to do just one of the many things he didn't want to, to win up 20 vs this Nets team.

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

@@dusk6159 what makes you think he won’t be held accountable lmao

[@dusk6159]

@@nbabackcourtmedia He literally isn't getting it already, yet again people aren't looking at his way at all and people are screaming and bashing on his coach, Khris (yet again those targets lol), his team etc. And despite all the insane things he pulled all game long, which I bet made every Bucks fan's hair go white or made them turn off the TV.

[@nbabackcourtmedia]

@@dusk6159 people have been criticizing Giannis for years lol, yes the coach and Middleton have taken heat too (justifiably btw) but so has Giannis

[@jordanjenkins1671]

You're getting Channing Frye? Daaaang

[@tatedagreat]

KD turned into a demon for no reason

[@BasketballHighway19]

No reason??? June 15th 2021 10:10 PM

[@johnmorales6281]

I mean weren't people calling for his head last year after the Heat series? I mean the only difference between this year and last year's team was how good of a point guard Holiday is over Bledsoe and Middleton showed up for multiple game instead of just one

[@latima123ify]

The people who thought that Kd couldn't have one great game to win against a good team are stupid. If people said something like he could have a great game but still lose the series if he doesn't have harden or kyrie , then I could understand. He can have bad games after that because he would be the main focus and that has happened with Kd and its fine but saying he couldn't have a great game because he didn't have a super team is stupid.

[@lukyshot248]

Man, y'all remember when before this season we were all talking about "Is KD still gonna be that guy?" or, "Can he still do KD things?"

[@hedidit2417]

Now that's just apart of history to go along with the "NEW CHAPTER" of his legacy.

[@HoodieJhano]

I just don't get it. Bud in Atlanta had everyone pass the ball. But now it's all these damn iso. Why is giannis on top of the key?

[@otflonglivetharoys8294]

Dom I been wanting the bucks to get Chris Paul 3 years ago Man

[@zeek6233]

“inferior defenders”😭😭

[@Konphetty]

Which 2k is this playing?

[@leroyrodgers6089]

Top 10 performance in non finals playoff history given the circumstances.

[@ufailowell]

Man that "shut the fuck up" bit was lifted from Bo Burnham huh?

[@bobtista88]

I kept saying he needed to go for 50, but nah KD does better by getting 49pt triple double 🤯🤯🤯. Giannis although he's playing good, almost great, is infuriating because he's not taking charge like he should be whether on defensive assignments or taking advantage of offensive mismatches. Giannis and KD are my favorite players so this series is both awesome and crappy at the same time lol. I also wanted the Bucks to get CP for his leadership because I don't Giannis learned how to lead yet, and also filled out a facilitator role.

[@joejames1794]

That was KD’s greatest playoff performance just generational stuff. On the flip side I’m very disappointed in Giannis I didn’t want to admit it because as a 2X MVP!! it didn’t add up but Giannis really might be the guy that can’t be a 1 on a title team. I know Middleton can’t be the Kobe to your Shaq but Giannis himself has an identity crisis as a player. He should be playing like a modern day but he tries to be a wing. The guy’s IQ was fully exposed in that 4th quarter the man was SHOOK. The less said about Bud the better the guy is a terrorist.

[@dusk6159]

Not even IQ, already by skills, or drive and dawg to begin with (because taking the matchups or attacking just requires that).

[@UnexpectedWonder]

He shouldn't have won either MVP or the DYOP.

[@UnexpectedWonder]

@@dusk6159 Exactly.

[@joejames1794]

@@UnexpectedWonder I think he deserved the MVPs but his game just doesn’t translate to the offs he’s easy to game plan for

[@lwandilemsiza8027]

@@UnexpectedWonder now that's BS

[@omerali580]

I don't think it's about Giannis guarding KD but more so about the fact that he didn't see any traps, blitzes and the doubles he did see were incredibly soft not hard double teams where he was forced to immediately get rid of the ball. With no Kyrie and 5% Harden those are the types of coverages KD needs to see. Either you make him a 50 point scorer or a 15 Assist playmaker. You can't make him both as seen in this game. However Kudos to KD for giving an All Time Performance.

[@michaelpaullang4401]

Tbh this is the first tome kd showed he can lead a team like ever that’s sad he’s always had a good situation compared to Lebron who had to do this basically his whole career and if James and kyrie play and they win the finals I’m still not Impressed it’s still a super team, this was a special night and all time performance by kd but in the hindsight of things this won’t move the needle

[@couragedadawg6210]

Ill be damn surprised if Coach Bud doesn't get fired.