Why did the Bucks suffer a 4-game losing streak? There are fatal problems in offense and defense, and the rumors of Brother Alphabet's departure from the team have caused heated discussions

On November 1, Beijing time, 99-122, the Bucks lost to the Grizzlies and suffered four consecutive defeats, before that, they also lost to the Bulls, Nets, and Celtics in a row. What happened to this former eastern powerhouse? The Bucks' only win so far this season has been against the 76ers, who are missing Embiid and George. Middleton's injury is partly to blame, but definitely not the most important one.

What are the consequences of losing Holiday ?

Prior to the loss to the Grizzlies, the Bucks were 22nd in the league in defensive efficiency, and there is no doubt that their defensive rankings will continue to slip after this loss. Last season, the Bucks' defense had regressed quite a bit, finishing only 19th in the league. The loss of Holiday is a testament to all. After all, during Holiday three years with the Bucks, they ranked 9th, 14th, and 4th in defensive efficiency, respectively.

With the loss of Holiday and the Bucks' defensive pressure on opponents has decreased significantly, which is also reflected in the Bucks' lack of ability to cause opponents to make turnovers. In fact, this problem was very prominent last season, and the Bucks' opponents only had an 11.9% turnover rate, ranking first in the league. In the first four games of this season, the Bucks' opponents had a turnover rate of only 11.2%, ranking second to last in the league. They have also conceded quite a few points, conceding at least 115 points in four consecutive games.

Lillard didn't have a three-point advantage

The Bucks gave up Holiday for Lillard, but with Lillard, they surprisingly did not have a three-point advantage. In the first four games of the season, the Bucks shot 33.3% from three-point range, ranking 23rd in the league, and against the Grizzlies, their three-point shooting was miserable, 9-of-42, and the shooting rate was as low as 21.4%. Among them, Lillard was 0-of-6 from three-point range, Trent Jr. was 0-of-7 from three-point range, and Prince was 1-of-6 from three-point range.

Lillard started the season with poor three-point shooting, shooting 12-of-45 from the field and shooting a measly 26.7 percent. Lillard's lowest three-point shooting percentage so far in his career was 32.4% in 2021-22.

The Bucks' previous three losses had one thing in common, with the Bucks scoring fewer three-pointers than their opponents in each game. Against the Bulls, they scored eight fewer threes than their opponents; Against the Nets, they scored six fewer threes than their opponents; Against the Celtics, they scored 10 fewer threes than their opponents. The Grizzlies had already made a bad three-point shot, 8-of-28, and although the Bucks scored one more than the Grizzlies, they shot 14 more shots and shot significantly lower than the Grizzlies.

Is Brother Alphabet really leaving?

He had 37 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists on 17-of-22 shooting, and his own performance was fine, but he didn't feel like he could lead this team at all. After 4 consecutive defeats, Brother Alphabet was photographed sitting on the bench with a dull gaze. More and more people believe that it is really possible for Brother Alphabet to leave the Bucks.

At the beginning of the season, he said that if the team did not win the championship, he could be traded. The remarks have already caused some concerns, and now there are reports that multiple NBA teams are eyeing him and waiting for him to request a trade.

A team executive said, "I wouldn't be surprised if this happens before the trade deadline. Another executive from an Eastern Conference team revealed that he had heard that the teams he most wanted to go to were the Heat and the Nets.

He currently has four years left on his contract, with a player option for the fourth year, which is $48.78 million for the 2024-25 season, $54.12 million for the 2025-26 season, $58.45 million for the 2026-27 season, and a player option worth $62.78 million for the 2027-28 season. Do you think Brother Alphabet will leave the Bucks? Feel free to leave a message to express your opinions.