While the Milwaukee Bucks are struggling to find their rhythm this season, falling to 2-8 overall, NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo had a standout performance on Sunday against the Boston Celtics, nearly willing his team to a win despite their ongoing issues.

Milwaukee’s struggles have been evident, particularly with a lack of bench production and defensive inconsistencies, which have led to a lack of team chemistry.

In his postgame comments following a tough loss on Friday, Antetokounmpo expressed his frustration, saying he doesn’t enjoy losing and that if anyone in the locker room wasn’t as upset as he was, they should leave.

On Sunday, despite the loss, Antetokounmpo was a force, putting up 43 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists on an efficient 62.1% shooting from the field.

His performance was not just eye-popping, it was historic. By surpassing NBA legends LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Giannis now holds the record for the sixth-most 40-point, 10-rebound, and 5-assist games in NBA history.

Although the Bucks have a lot of work to do, particularly on the defensive end and with bench production, Antetokounmpo’s performance on Sunday serves as a reminder of his unmatched talent and commitment to the team. His leadership will be crucial if Milwaukee hopes to turn its season around.

A key component of the Bucks’ success, Khris Middleton, is still out of the club, despite rumors that they are actively pursuing trade talks to boost their squad.

Middleton’s absence is apparent since he is regarded as the third outlet behind Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. As seen by the team’s dismal start, none of the players on the squad appear to be getting along right now.