The Milwaukee Bucks recently made a bold decision by parting ways with Adrian Griffin in the middle of the season, despite their strong position as the second-best team in the Eastern Conference. The front office cited issues with communication and player dissatisfaction with Griffin’s strategies as the reasons for their decision. To fill the vacancy, they hired Doc Rivers, who had been recently fired by the Philadelphia 76ers. Rivers’ reputation has suffered in recent years due to a lack of success in the playoffs since his championship win with the Boston Celtics. However, it appears that multiple teams had expressed interest in hiring him. During an interview with Rachel Nichols at the All-Star Weekend, Rivers revealed that two other teams had attempted to persuade him to come out of retirement before the Bucks approached him. Despite initially planning to take a year off and remain in the broadcast booth, the opportunity to coach such a talented team, especially considering his connection to the school, was too enticing for Rivers to resist. While there are doubts about his compatibility with the Bucks, given their struggles under his guidance, Rivers’ extensive experience in the league may eventually lead to improved player response compared to earlier in the season.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com