“Sore losers” – Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks’ latest move SLAMMED by NBA Twitter
The Milwaukee Bucks decided to skip their exit interviews after getting swept by the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs.
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The Milwaukee Bucks entered the postseason with a chip on their shoulder. They had much to prove after falling short in the previous season despite being the defending champions. They made some changes to their roster and their coaching staff, hoping to find the right formula to win a championship.
But their quest ended abruptly in the first round, as they were handed a gentleman’s sweep by the Miami Heat in five games. The Heat dominated the series from start to finish, exposing the Bucks’ weaknesses on both sides of the court. They contained Giannis Antetokounmpo with a physical and disciplined defense, and they exploited the Bucks’ lack of shooting and versatility with their balanced and dynamic offense.
In their latest move, the Bucks, instead of facing the media and addressing their fans before heading into their offseason break, have decided to go silent. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, the Bucks did not conduct their annual exit interviews with the press, which is a common practice for teams that are eliminated from the playoffs.
The Bucks did not give any reason for their decision, which was not required by the NBA or the league’s health and safety protocols. They simply chose not to talk.
NBA fans slam Bucks for skipping exit interviews after playoff loss
This move did not sit well with NBA fans, especially those who rooted for the Bucks throughout the season. They took to Twitter to criticize Antetokounmpo and his teammates for being sore losers and cowards who could not face the music.
They also pointed out how other teams that were also bounced early in the season, such as the Charlotte Hornets, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Memphis Grizzlies, still did their exit interviews and showed some class.
The Bucks’ decision to go silent may seem like a minor issue in the grand scheme of things, but it raises some serious questions about their future. By skipping their exit interviews, the Bucks showed that they were not willing to confront their problems and learn from their failures.
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