Kevin Porter Jr. tried to calm the noise around the Milwaukee Bucks, but NBA Fans immediately turned his confidence into a running joke.
Speaking on the growing Giannis Antetokounmpo trade chatter, Porter Jr. was quoted by @Fullcourtpass saying, “Everyone needs to wait until Giannis says something— because all this is just ‘he say she say.’ I guarantee you when we start winning and go 8-0, 9-0, you’re gonna see nothing about the Bucks.”
Kevin Porter Jr on Giannis trade rumors
“Everyone needs to wait until Giannis says something— because all this is just ‘he say she say.’ I guarantee you when we start winning and go 8-0, 9-0, you’re gonna see nothing about the Bucks.”
(h/t @BucksLead)
pic.twitter.com/XXYydN6slY— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) December 11, 2025
The declaration sounded bold, especially with the Bucks struggling whenever Giannis sits. NBA Fans wasted no time pointing that out. @MikeDePorch45 fired back, “Can’t even win a game without Giannis and dudes talkin bout ‘8-0, 9-0’ [skull emoji].”
That reply alone captured how little faith many fans have in a winning streak without the two-time MVP anchoring the team.
Then came the humor, which NBA Fans always deliver on schedule. @Bochka69 responded to the quote with a GIF of John Cena saying, “I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that will not happen.”
The line quickly became the unofficial slogan of the thread.
While Porter Jr.’s message aimed to settle nerves, the response from NBA Fans showed how jumpy the fanbase is with trade rumors swirling. Milwaukee’s inconsistency makes any big prediction hard to sell, and a streak of eight straight wins feels far from realistic given how often they rely on Giannis to control the pace, the offense, and the stability of the team.
The reaction also reflects how NBA Fans treat confidence quotes from players: as entertainment first and optimism second. Porter Jr. tried to shift the talk back toward basketball. NBA Fans turned it into a reminder that without Giannis, the Bucks look nothing like a team ready to rattle off wins in bunches.
NBA Fans Debate Whether Giannis Antetokounmpo Mishandled His Role in the Bucks’ Ongoing Drama
As the trade rumor storm keeps building in Milwaukee, NBA Fans are now shifting their attention toward Giannis Antetokounmpo himself. Many believe the superstar may have contributed to the mess by staying vague about his long-term plans.
That idea came from @OnYourTsQs973, who said, “What I will say is Giannis 100% misplayed his hand. You never get to have one foot in … one foot out AND still try to be looked at as the good loyal dad joke fun guy. Sizable amount of Bucks fans have now turned on him. It’s about to get real ugly.”
What I will say is Giannis 100% misplayed his hand. You never get to have one foot in … one foot out AND still try to be looked at as the good loyal dad joke fun guy.
Sizable amount of Bucks fans have now turned on him. It’s about to get real ugly.
— Cream City Crossover (@OnYourTsQs973) December 10, 2025
This sparked a wave of disagreement from other NBA Fans, who feel the blame sits elsewhere. @chief_maka55967 argued, “Nah bucks fans are more mad at the 24/7 trade coverage if anything.”
That view highlights how exhausting daily rumor cycles have been, with updates dropping even when no new information exists.
There was also frustration toward the front office rather than the franchise star. @GiannisMuse put it bluntly: “Those Bucks fans are miserable then bc he wanted to make it work with this horrible roster.”
That line echoed through threads full of NBA Fans who believe Milwaukee never gave Giannis enough support, especially after losing key role players from earlier runs.
The discussion shows how divided NBA Fans have become about who’s responsible for the tension. Some think Giannis should be clearer with his stance. Others think the media has blown everything out of proportion. And a sizable group believes the roster is the true issue, not the player.
What remains certain is that NBA Fans will only get louder as the season continues. Whether Giannis stays or leaves, the conversation around him is shaping the daily storyline of the league — even more than the Bucks’ actual games.
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