In a surprising turn of events, the NBA community was taken aback when the Milwaukee Bucks made the decision to terminate their head coach. This unexpected move came during a time when the team was performing exceptionally well, holding the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Such an action from the Bucks was unforeseen and left many questioning the reasoning behind it.
Following the dismissal of Adrian Griffin, the Bucks brought in Doc Rivers to fill the vacant head coaching position. However, it appears that this decision has not yielded positive results for the team. Since Rivers joined, the Bucks have struggled, winning only three out of their last ten games and dropping to the third seed. This has led fans and analysts alike to ponder the impact of Rivers on the team’s performance.
Amidst the controversy surrounding this topic, Rivers recently made an appearance on SiriusXM NBA radio for an interview. During the conversation, the head coach expressed his bewilderment at the Bucks’ decision to fire Griffin and offer him the job. He questioned the owners, stating, “I don’t understand why you’re doing this.” The response he received was that the decision had already been made, rendering the reason behind it irrelevant. Despite his reservations, Rivers was ultimately persuaded to accept the position.
The Bucks wasted no time in hiring Doc Rivers as their new head coach, shortly before the All-Star weekend. At the time of his appointment, the team boasted the best record in the Eastern Conference, making Rivers eligible to coach Team East in the All-Star game. As a gesture of goodwill and friendship towards Griffin, who had been the coach during the team’s impressive record, Rivers decided to give his All-Star ring and bonus to him. This act exemplified their strong bond and Rivers’ desire for Griffin’s success. The two have maintained open lines of communication and even had a conversation on the night of Griffin’s dismissal.
Despite the Bucks’ struggles on defense, it was Griffin who played a significant role in the team’s impressive record and subsequently Rivers’ eligibility for the All-Star coaching position. In the end, Team East emerged victorious in the All-Star game, with Rivers as the winning coach.
According to the Source firstsportz.com