Stephen A. points out why the Bucks are under the most pressure after Knicks’ moves 👀 | First Take 

I'm putting my money on Giannis. We haven't seen him healthy in the past two post-season and they're already forgetting that mans had a 50 piece in the finals.

Middleton was nice Perkins but there was never a discussion about Giannis not being the top guy lol

This was a rare top notch ESPN discussion

Klay Thompson looks really good for all contending teams right now. Look at what Boston did to Dallas. When the defense blitz your best scorer you really need a reliable easy to assist to shooter. Scratch what happen on their recent run, Klay's reputation as an elite shooter is very tempting. Plus if he's in a new environment, I'm sure he'll be back to grinding again.

Bucks should try to get klay

Y’all want everyone to a win at the same time lol when asked who is facing the most pressure save us time and just say “yes” lol

If the Bucks are to have a chance, Lopez has to be traded or made a backup center. Too slow. Barely rebounds. Declining offensive production. Can't adapt to Defensive schemes. Getting blown by multiple times a game. That is unacceptable for a center of his size. Middleton should be up for consideration given his age and constant injuries.

Lolol Stephen a first thing he says is giannis might be leaving........ shocker there he's been saying it for like a decade now lol

As a Celtic fan I am still not worried about the Knicks 1974 is real they have not been to a conference finals since the 90s. Giannis and Lilard scare me way more than all of what the Knicks got.

Everytime ESPN talks about the bucks they are just factually wrong lol

Problem is Bucks can't trade and receive a similar salary due to them being in the 2nd apron, they cant be involved in any sign and trades with other 2nd apron teams, they can't sign anyone to a mid level due to the 2nd apron, only vet minimums. They would have to get real crafty in 3 team trades to take back picks and probably a really young rookie contract type player. Whats the market for that? And what team would actually want middleton in that case. Lopez they might be able to move but i don't think moving Middleton will land them of anyone significant due to the Bucks salary and 2nd apron rules.

If Giannis is healthy he'll mop the floor with the Knicks chill out

ive literally never seen all these teams listed with odds to win the chip relevant at the same time in my life what a time to be alive

Who is under pressure is the Knicks with all the moves they made

You heard Stephen A: Middleton and Lopez are moveable contracts. Horst if you don't get it done you need to be FIRED. No more loyalty w/ those guys they need to win period. We literally saw the Celtics get off Marcus Smart. F*ck Loyalty at this point.

The bucks went 18-20 with Doc and in the 10 games leading up to the giannis got hurt they were 3-7 on a 4 game losing streak

This panel is dope. A lil push back in a non combative manner would work well. Like when Steven questioned perk on PG moving without the ball. Leglar explained it away by providing a great example, basically answering the question.

Perk never gunna get over how wrong his Batman/Robin take was. Just atrocious

Darvin Ham deserves to be fired...end of story

Letting dru holiday walk for Dame was a dumb move for the bucks no to mention hiring doc rivers to replace the previous coach!

Bucks definitely have the most pressure.

Lol all the bucks are gonna do is shovel the blame on doc if next season doesn’t go well no matter the injury concerns and old age.

Knicks lookin scary👌👌

The Bucks have almost no wiggle room. Their cap space situation is a disaster. What no one seems to be talking about is that GIANNIS put the Bucks in this position. Hire Thanasis as a special assistant, but all these years taking up a roster spot? That's on GIANNIS. Middleton is being paid like LeBron James but he's never been more than a support role, with moments of taking the lead. Now he is even less. Why didn't he get traded or made to take a pay cut? That's on GIANNIS. I like that the Bucks went out and got Lillard. He should have been the perfect compliment to Giannis. But it's not working out? Why? Because Middleton's friendship meant more than doing what was best for the team. I hated that the Bucks traded Holiday instead of Middleton. To make things worse, the Bucks got so little for Holiday. Why? GIANNIS put that pressure on the Bucks to make a move, make it now, and made it public. That killed the Bucks from a negotiation standpoint. That's on GIANNIS. GIANNIS has put the Bucks in a terrible position with his passive aggressive public barbs. He forced the Bucks to make immediate deals that hurt the future of this team with his threats to leave the team. This reminds me a lot of Le Bron James and his manipulation with the Cavaliers. Players who do this to teams are not team players. Giannis could have handled things so much better to help the Bucks make SMART moves. I don't see the Bucks winning the title again and I see Giannis pulling a James on the Bucks. Sad as it is to say, the Bucks best move if trying to build for the future, is to trade Giannis for a killer deal that gets them top players and tons of 1st round unprotected picks as far out as possible. Otherwise, this team will implode. Giannis will cry for a trade. Bucks will get little for him in order to appease him. Stop trying to appease him! Players who pretend to be GMs hurt their teams. Oh, and Giannis, you can't shoot. At least make your free throws. You talk about dedication and expecting it of those around you, but you can't shoot free throws and with your style of play, missing free throws is a MAJOR FLAW in your game. The team cannot depend on you at the end of close games and I stress PLAYOFF games. You should be throwing 300 free throws after every practice when you are most tired until you can make them in your sleep.

I hope Giannis is giving Jon Horst nightmares when he's sleeping because Jon keeps drafting all of these wings & guards and then burying them at the end of the bench when Brooke and Khris are getting old. Khris is just getting too old and injury prone to get another 100+ million dollar contract. And they don't seem to have Brookes long term replacement

Again I know perk is wrong alot, but he is speaking facts yet again today

I still put my money in the bucks over the role players super team Knicks

No embiid but it’s Giannis 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Stephen A Smith, Giannis JUST won a championship. I don't see you putting pressure on Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis...why don't y'all put pressure on other dudes? It's always Giannis with the pressure. First of all Giannis is not going to ask out and you know that. Giannis repeatedly says he loves Milwaukee. Y'all love putting pressure on Giannis while other dudes are just walking around free. The problem is Damian Lillard has been exposed in Milwaukee (shooting 42% and 35%). ITS LAME TIME IN MILWAUKEE. We thought he was gonna help Giannis but the Bucks actually got even worse with him and y'all are quiet. You guys love hating on Giannis but don't have the energy to give him credit.

I feel like I was the only person in the world saying it was a horrible trade with the bucks did. Not just because Holiday ended up going to the Celtics. Only because they traded so much. Just for one player who is not even in his young 20s. He’s older now. Just think about trading him for holiday. I think there’s like a seven point difference on who scores more but holiday is a 10 times better defender and already proven to win a championship. You gave up your future literally for an older player. It made no sense to me. I even said it at the time go back and watch all the videos when it happened. I’m sure you’ll see a few of my comments, saying how bad of a trade that was. In three years, Giannis might leave he will probably be gone and then you won’t even have any pics. Your team is going to be horrible in a few years. Will probably get injured again next season most of the season because he’s getting older

See those Vegas odds? Boston is favorite is to win again. Against presumably healthy teams. This ain't no Micky mouse run again.

Giannis ain't leaving Milwaukee

These glorified role players thinking they're max players is wild. OG aint worth that much. Thats facts

Pat Connaughton Beasley and Thanasis have to go

They’ll be alright, they finna go out and get Caleb Martin, dame was fat before the season started, bruh still put up 25ppg and 7apg, it’s only gonna get nastier next year

I'm beginning to despise ESPN and their "analyst" takes. The fact of the matter is they have less knowledge and experience of the players they are criticizing...that goes for us fans too. They push agendas and narratives rather than report on the games and players. Why is Bronny dominating the draft coverages when he's a non-factor to any team that would pick him up. Anyone that has watched the games(not just highlights) can see Giannis' passion for the game and wanting to win championships. Unfortunately, sometimes the organization fails to put together a team to win championships and injuries are a thing too. Instead of trying to validate our opinions and putting others down, let's see the players for what they are actually doing which is to realize their dreams against all odds and criticisms of people that aren't qualified to critique them. I just love basketball and basketball is in a good place right now...the media not so much. Sure there are players that want the bag or the glory without the work...but Giannis is a real one.

Why the Raptors traded OG i will never understand, a shooter, points when needed, rebounding smarts / hands

Maybe the bucks should get Russell Westbrook with the veterans minimum as he has transformed himself into an excellent perimeter defender and is on e of if not the best guy they could get with the veterans minimum if Malik B leaves bc he would take a small pay cut to start

Tim I'm going to start with you. SAS " I'M GOING TO GO WITH MILWAUKEE"

Sorry ladies i only protect Stewie park, but if the usa omplics teams have concerns talk to cheryl reeves or dawn of south carolina

Doc Rivers ???. Giannis will leave Bucks if they trade Middleton by any chance.

Okay but hear me out Sign and trade Klay to Milwaukee and get back brook lopez. The bucks get a perimeter threat to be the 3rd option behind Giannis and Dame The warriors get another big to pair with TJD defensively (think KAT and Rudy lite 😂) but Brook spreads the floor

It is a problem for all sports, so Stephen A will give it fair coverage by talking to the fired fbi agent

Khris Middleton & Brooke are getting old. I would trade Khris.

Dame is the big question, is he over the hill, is he that guy it's different when you're playing for 2nd round exits it's SBOB with Giannis.

The Knicks are under the most o pressure to make this work

Knicks are not in pressure

Time for Rebuild at the bucks

All the speculation has come from people like you Stephen

kawhi for giannis

SAS is getting really tired.

Dame, Middleton, and the Greek Freak all healthy are Far Scarier then any other Team in the EAST. Period.

I hope Klay goes to the Bucks

New York couldn’t even get out of the second round against the pacers calm down

Milwaukee has the most pressure then Philly

The biggest mistake the bucks made was getting rid of PJ Tucker it's been down hell since

As a Celtic fan I am still not worried about the Knicks 1974 is real they have not been to a conference finals since the 90s. Giannis and Lilard scare me way more than all of what the Knicks got.