The decision to hire Doc Rivers as the Head Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks appears to have been a regrettable choice. Despite being the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference, the team fired their previous coach, Griffin, after just 8 months. Rivers was then brought in as the new Head Coach. However, since his appointment, the Bucks have been on a losing streak, losing 4 out of their last 5 games. This has resulted in the Cleveland Cavaliers surpassing them to become the 2nd seed in the east.
During a game against the Houston Rockets on 17 Dec, Antetokounmpo expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance, stating that everyone within the organization, including the equipment manager, needed to step up. The Bucks’ performance under Rivers’ coaching has been inconsistent, with losses against teams like the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, and Denver Nuggets. Fans are now questioning whether the decision to hire Rivers was the right one.
After the team’s fourth loss under Rivers’ coaching, fans began to question the decision to bring him on board. Under Griffin’s coaching, the Bucks had a record of 30-13, which has now dropped to 33-18. Fans were upset and frustrated with the team’s choice to change coaches. Antetokounmpo’s comments about the need for improvement further fueled the fans’ discontent, leading to criticism of both Rivers and Antetokounmpo.
Social media was abuzz with fans expressing their dissatisfaction with the Bucks’ decision. They criticized Rivers and questioned Antetokounmpo’s credibility. The team’s performance under Rivers has been disappointing, with multiple double-digit leads being squandered. Memes and tweets mocking the decision to hire Rivers circulated online, further highlighting the fans’ dissatisfaction.
Despite the team’s struggles, Rivers was selected as the Head Coach of Team East for the All-Star game. In a gesture of appreciation, he announced that he would give his All-Star ring and coaching share to Griffin, acknowledging his contributions and believing that he deserved more credit.