Giannis Antetokounmpo Slams Stephen A. Smith in Recent Instagram Post

In mid‑June, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith ignited widespread backlash when he labeled Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo an “underachiever” if he failed to secure another NBA title. 

Smith argued that a player of Giannis’s caliber, “one of the greatest players to ever live”, with multiple MVPs and consistent top‑ten MVP finishes, still lacked postseason depth.

The critique drew sharp rebuke, most notably from former NBA guard Jay Williams, who called Smith’s characterisation “one of your worst takes…I think we really need to do a better job of reframing some of these conversations”.

Fans and analysts piled on, noting Antetokounmpo’s Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Year honors, nine All-Star and All-NBA selections, plus his role in ending Milwaukee’s 50‑year championship drought.

Fast forward to today and Antetokounmpo returned fire, this time on Instagram. The two-time NBA MVP shared a snapshot of his trophies on his story.  

“Under achiever my ” he posted.