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The Milwaukee Bucks’ exit from the postseason was a shocker for many. It is not every day that we see a top-seeded team get knocked out by an eighth-seed. Against the predictions of several pundits, the Miami Heat did the unthinkable. The loss was particularly more taxing on the Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, as he faced the wrath of fans and experts alike. A week later, he is yet again being trolled, although this time it is due to his “rookie” look.

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After a stinging loss to the Heat in the first round of playoffs, Antetokounmpo was criticized, trolled, and had to go through several public assessments. As a superstar of the game, the 28-year-old is no stranger to criticism and trolling. However, the reason for which he is being trolled this time, may not be on his list of regulars.

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After a disheartening exit from the playoffs, Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the trolls’ radar once again

It is worth noting that the 2x MVP was among the MVP contenders for this season as well. He did everything he could to help his team get as far in the season as they did. After finishing with the best record in the NBA, the Bucks were a strong contender for this year’s championship.

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To everyone’s surprise, the Heat disrupted their chances causing one of the biggest upsets of the season. The Heat handed a 4-1 defeat to the Bucks, one player in particular crushed the Bucks’ championship dream. Jimmy Butler dropped 98 points in the last two games to knock out the Milwaukee team.

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Of those 98 points, a record-breaking 56 points came from game 4 alone. In the following matchup, Butler again took the charge with 42 points, bringing the Bucks’ season run to an abrupt end. After the crushing defeat, Antetokounmpo appeared for the press conference where he questioned the general idea that this season was a failure for them. He asked the media personnel if they consider Michael Jordan’s 9 out of 15 seasons failures because he only won six championships. What followed was a series of reality checks and trolling from industry experts, fans, and veterans.

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Once again the Bucks superstar is being trolled on social media. This time for his latest haircut.

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Giannis trolled for his “rookie” haircut

The 2021 NBA champion recently had a haircut and changed his look a little bit. He posted a picture of his latest look on his Instagram story with the caption “All gone”, with a laughing emoji. As soon as the image circulated across the internet, the trollers were back to their duty. NBA Central posted a screenshot of Antetokounmpo’s story with the caption “Giannis back with the rookie cut”. Here are some of the tweets posted in response to Giannis’ new look:

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https://twitter.com/Honest0LakerFan/status/1655388042318827520?s=20

https://twitter.com/nijigasakilove/status/1655388039412154370?s=20

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One fan said that it is weird seeing Giannis in a buzzcut

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While another fan said that he will make a strong comeback next season

What are your thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest look? Tell us in the comments below.

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Prateek Singh

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Prateek Singh is a senior NBA writer for EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant's championship runs, Prateek has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His area of expertise lies in breaking down trade reports and their implications for fans. His heartwarming coverage of tributes to NBA legend Magic Johnson’s father after his passing saw very high ratios of fan engagement. While this serves as a step closer to him writing a biography on his idol Kobe Bryant, for now, his focus is on delivering trustworthy coverage of the league he loves.

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