Many were surprised when the Milwaukee Bucks made the decision to hire Doc Rivers as their new head coach, replacing Adrian Griffin. Griffin had been performing well, with a record of 30-13 and a second-place position in the Eastern Conference. However, the franchise believed that Griffin had not gained the support of his players, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, and that his coaching philosophy would not lead to postseason success. Rivers had been advising Griffin and eventually accepted the job offer, although he initially questioned the decision. Rivers expressed his confusion to the Bucks ownership, but they insisted on hiring him. Since taking over, Rivers has struggled, with a record of 3-7. The Bucks are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference, but if they do not have a successful playoff run, the decision to replace Griffin may be seen as a mistake.
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