&quot: 190 million maximum salary locks the future! The truth about the collapse of the Bucks Dynasty: A big bet lost all the retreat "

Shocking defeat! The Bucks' three crimes completely blocked the road to winning the championship

When Antetokounmpo said in tears, "I need to be stronger," the entire Milwaukee basketball belief was collapsing. This champion team that once swept the league with "iron-blooded defense + Greek monsters" has become the most embarrassing existence in the league in just three years - it cannot compete for the championship or show bad luck, and even the initiative in trading was completely deprived.

The fatal first strike: Holiday trade laid a time bomb

After winning the championship in 2021, the Bucks management made an epic strategic mistake: in order to keep Antetokounmpo, forced overdraw the future, and sent Holiday +2 in the first round to exchange for Lillard. This operation directly led to the collapse of the defensive system (Holly DPOY-level perimeter defense disappeared) Pay space exploded (Lillard had a super maximum salary of 210 million in 4 years) Draft picks were hollowed out (only 3 controllable first rounds remain in 2025-2030) ESPN data expert Pelton criticized: "This is equivalent to exchanging the foundation of the dynasty for a scratch card, and they scratched out'Thank you for participating'".

Antesco's dilemma: 190 million contract becomes a hot potato

When the 34-year-old Lillard tore a high Achilles tendon, the Bucks suddenly found that their fate had long been locked:

Players' salary

24-25 season salary

Contract remaining years

Antesco's

57.6 million

3 years 190 million

Lillard

58.55 million

3 175 million

Kuzma

21.81 million

22 46 million

Salary expert Bobby Max pointed out: "The three-man alone eats up 137 million space, and the Bucks even have to pay a luxury tax for strengthening the base salary players." What's more cruel is that 14 of the 29 teams in the league cannot provide trading chips that match Antetokounmpo.

There is no way to rebuild! The most tragic dilemma in history

The Bucks are in the most weird dead cycle in NBA history:

1️⃣ Can't play badly: the first round of picks from 2025 to 2030 has been divided by the Trail Blazers/Pelicans/Nets

2️⃣ Can't strengthen: The luxury tax hits the second rich line, losing sign-up/middle-class special case

3️⃣ Trading is blocked: Lillard's trading value has fallen to freezing point (35 years old + Achilles tendon injury + super top salary)

"The Athletic" has revealed a darker inside story: "The Bucks tried to exchange Embiid for the first round with Antetokounmpo + 3, but were rejected by 76ers in seconds." Now they can't even raise funds for reconstruction start-up.

Ultimate guess: Antetokounmpo's next chance list

1️⃣ Knicks (35%): Brunson + 6 first round + 3 swap horror chips

2️⃣ Thunder (28%): Gidey + Jewe + 11 first round talent bombing

3️⃣ Warriors (15%): Kumingga + Wiggins + 4 first round last try

But Antetokounmpo's agent has spoken: "He only accepts the New York/Los Angeles/Miami level market." This almost declares that the Bucks have lost their trading initiative.

Dynasty collapse Apocalypse

Bucks teach the entire league a lesson with bloody reality:

Blind pursuit of superstars may never be lost. Draft picks are the lifeline of the small ball market. Injury management is more important than luxury lineups. When Milwaukee fans watch Holiday attack the championship in the Celtics, and their teams do not even have the qualification to play badly, this sting may be more unforgettable than losing the championship. All that is left for the Bucks is the last choice - to be the second Nets, or to bet on a miracle?