Milwaukee Bucks fans would want to tread lightly on this one as everyone's beloved vet-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins delivers a hot take on their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The reigning back-to-back MVP is having another terrific season as the Bucks' leader but we all know that everyone loves to hate at someone who's on top. Enter, Kendrick Perkins.
After the Bucks dropped another double-digit loss against the Toronto Raptors on back-to-back games, Perkins took aim at Antetokounmpo. According to the former NBA champion, Raptors superstar Pascal Siakam is more skilled than the reigning DPOY.
Siakam is more skilled than Giannis!!! Don’t @ me
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) February 19, 2021
For the record, Siakam did outplay Giannis on two straight games. On Tuesday, the former MIP dropped 27 points against the Bucks en route to a 110-96 win. Siakam was already coming off a 23-13 evening on Thursday to lead Toronto to their earlier 124-113 win. The Raps are now responsible for two of the Bucks' three home losses this season.
Antetokounmpo still put up great numbers in those two outings. He scored 34 points in their first game but his struggles on Thursday ultimately pushed Perkins to drop his hot take. Giannis was only 8 for 20 from the field in their rematch and shot terribly from the line (7 for 13) once again. He tallied 23 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists but his turnovers and foul trouble were costly for his team down the stretch.
Siakam, as well as his team, have been under the radar as of late. They've racked up a few big wins over the past few weeks, winning seven of their last ten games including crucial victories over the Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets. Their recent hot streak has slowly gotten them attention and has people like Perkins getting back into the corner of the 2019 world champs.
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