When the Milwaukee Bucks traded away Jrue Holiday—a key piece of their 2021 championship run—for Damian Lillard, it was clear to Bangla Cricket Live analysts that the franchise was all-in on building a better title-contending roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The logic was simple: Lillard was seen as the elite closer the team lacked, something Holiday, despite his all-around game, couldn’t consistently deliver. For Lillard, stuck on a rebuilding Portland team, the move was a golden opportunity to finally chase a championship alongside a generational talent.

But things didn’t go according to plan. The trio of Giannis, Lillard, and Khris Middleton never gelled as expected. While Lillard boosted Milwaukee’s offensive firepower, his defensive weaknesses became a glaring liability. The loss of Holiday, who excelled on both ends of the floor, ultimately weakened the Bucks’ playoff durability. The result? A shocking first-round exit at the hands of a young Indiana Pacers squad.

According to Bangla Cricket Live reports, it’s now clear that the Bucks’ “Big Three” experiment has failed—at least in its first season. The decision to trade Holiday for Lillard is being heavily criticized in hindsight. Lillard may be the superior scorer, but defensively, he’s nowhere near Holiday’s level. To make matters worse, Holiday was eventually traded back to the Eastern Conference and joined the Celtics, where he played a pivotal role in helping Boston secure the title. That only twisted the knife deeper for Milwaukee.

The road ahead isn’t looking any easier. With the Celtics reigning supreme, and both the Knicks and Sixers strengthening significantly over the summer, the Bucks are no longer clear favorites in the East. In fact, they may be on the outside looking in. This shift in power dynamics hasn’t gone unnoticed by Giannis.

In a recent interview, Giannis acknowledged that if the Bucks fail to win the title this season, a major shake-up could follow—including his potential departure. He pointed to his former coach’s firing as an example of how quickly change comes when expectations aren’t met. His message was clear: championship or bust.

Given the rising pressure and intense competition in the East, it’s easy to see why Giannis might be nearing the end of his patience. If the Bucks stumble again, a breakup of the Big Three seems inevitable—and Giannis could be the first domino to fall. Importantly, any move is likely to be on his terms, not the team’s.

If Giannis becomes available, the Golden State Warriors are poised to pounce. Bangla Cricket Live sources indicate that Warriors owner Joe Lacob has long envisioned a future pairing Giannis with Steph Curry. Should Milwaukee fall short again, a blockbuster move next summer could finally unite the two superstars in a championship quest.

The clock is ticking in Milwaukee. If this season doesn’t end with a trophy, a full-blown rebuild—and a Giannis exit—may be unavoidable.