Milwaukee Bucks Hire Doc Rivers as New Head Coach
The Milwaukee Bucks have filled their head coach vacancy with one of the NBA’s most well-known faces. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Doc Rivers will replace Adrian Griffin as the head coach of the Bucks. The news was first announced by CNN Sports on Tuesday night, leading to mass confusion around the Internet.
Rivers, a former NBA player and coach, is no stranger to the league. He has previously coached the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers. He also served in an executive role with the Clippers from 2013 to 2017. Rivers is now on his fifth team since the turn of the century, and he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Bucks organization.
The move comes after the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin just 43 games into his first head coaching role. Griffin had led the team to an impressive 30-13 record, which was the seventh-best start through 43 games in franchise history. However, the organization decided to make a change and bring in Rivers to lead the team.
Interestingly, Rivers was already involved with the Bucks during Griffin’s tenure. According to a report from The Athletic, Rivers served as an informal consultant to Griffin “at the behest of the Bucks.” He provided guidance and support to the young head coach, showcasing his willingness to help the team succeed.
Since leaving the Boston Celtics in 2013, Rivers has not been able to make a deep playoff run despite coaching numerous talented players. He has worked with the likes of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Joel Embiid, and James Harden, among others. Despite the star power on his teams, Rivers has failed to reach a single Conference Finals appearance.
Now, Rivers will have the opportunity to work with two more superstars in Giannis Antentokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Both players are considered among the best in the league and have the potential to lead the Bucks to great success. It will be interesting to see how Rivers can elevate their games and guide the team to new heights.
The hiring of Doc Rivers brings a sense of excitement and anticipation to the Milwaukee Bucks organization. With his wealth of experience and track record of success, he has the potential to lead the team to new accomplishments. Bucks fans will be eagerly watching to see how Rivers can shape the team and maximize the talents of their star players.
