The Milwaukee Bucks, with a record of 30-13 and sitting in second place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference, made the decision to terminate head coach Adrian Griffith on January 23. Shortly thereafter, they announced the appointment of new head coach Doc Rivers. Currently, the Bucks hold a record of 35-21 and are in third place in the conference. However, under Rivers’ leadership, they have struggled with a 3-7 record.
Rivers has been quick to offer excuses for the team’s poor performance, attributing blame to various factors such as the players and the league’s travel schedule. This pattern of making excuses has not gone unnoticed by former player JJ Redick, who expressed his frustration on ESPN First Take. Redick highlighted the tendency of Rivers to shift blame onto his team and noted that it has become a recurring theme. He also pointed out that Rivers now seeks credit for the successful James Harden trade to the Clippers, further demonstrating a lack of accountability.
It is worth noting that Redick has a personal connection to Rivers, having played under him during his time with the Los Angeles Clippers from 2013-17. In fact, Redick is set to take over Rivers’ former role as a play-by-play commentator for ESPN, as Rivers returned to coaching.
Despite a disappointing start to his tenure in Milwaukee, Rivers has avoided taking responsibility for the team’s struggles. Instead, he has chosen to attribute their losses to external factors. For instance, he cited the challenging circumstances of a game against the Utah Jazz, including the altitude and back-to-back games, as reasons for their defeat. This lack of accountability is a characteristic trait of Doc Rivers.
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