With the NBA playoffs set to begin on April 20, the Boston Celtics are emerging as the top contenders in the Eastern Conference. Led by Jayson Tatum, they boast the league’s best record at 62-16.
“The word is out is that they’re soft and they’re front runners.” 😳
– Kendrick Perkins on how the rest of the league views the Milwaukee Bucks
(Via @ESPNNBA) pic.twitter.com/JXPtXvxmlk
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 8, 2024
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks, who were once considered a strong team, are struggling as they have lost seven of their last ten games, including four straight.
ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins has expressed doubts about their chances of winning the title, stating that they are seen as “soft” and “frontrunners”.
.@KendrickPerkins isn't buying the Bucks as a serious title contender 👀 pic.twitter.com/4aEKCwaEEx
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 8, 2024
Despite this, the Bucks still have formidable players like Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Although their regular season performance has been disappointing, the playoffs offer a new opportunity for them to turn things around.
Fans reacted as follows.
Kendrick Perkins is always switching up
— NoahMuse (@JoakimMuse) April 8, 2024
Bucks get so much hate for no reason. 😂
They’re more than fine & it’s what is needed before postseason. They will be in the ECF if not Finals.
Bookmark this if you’d like. 🦌
— SonicsMuse (@SonicsMuse) April 8, 2024
Why does Perkins have a job
— Esta☀️ (@knyesta) April 8, 2024
Bucks are a first round exit. I really hope the give Doc a fat extension 😹
— Jimmy Bucketzzzz (@JimmyBucketzzzz) April 8, 2024
Don’t switch up when shit get real Kendrick Perkins
— CG (@CGMuh) April 8, 2024
Doc Rivers think’s He slick using Big Perk to wake them Bucks Players Up.
— Yasuke (@Yasuke1886) April 8, 2024
Perk is a classic hater.
The Bucks will make it to the 2nd round.
— B.B. Bundy (@BB_Bundy) April 8, 2024
Fantastic view but calling them soft,doesn't actually gives them the respect they deserved.
— Truth (@777numbers) April 8, 2024
"Perception can be a powerful force but actions speak louder than words. The Milwaukee Bucks have shown resilience determination and a championship mentality. Their journey speaks volumes and I believe they'll continue to prove the naysayers wrong with their passion and skill on…
— Tehmina Akhtar (@ZeeniaTehmina) April 8, 2024
Lmao we will see about that once the playoffs kick off. A team with Bobby Portis, Giannis, Brook Lopez, Jae Crowder is soft….. Ight 😂 Thanasis on that bench itching to see some shit pop off. Give him a reason to sprint onto that hardwood 🤣
— Dcentric (@xDcentric) April 8, 2024
This is what happens when Giannis and Dame don't want to be leaders and ruffle feathers. Dame is a great teammate, and I'm sure he didn't want to step on toes. But he played too nice this year
— Queens To Midtown: All Mets & Knicks (@AllAccessNYKNYM) April 8, 2024
