The Milwaukee Bucks have had a disappointing season, failing to live up to the high expectations set for them. It is evident that changes need to be made in order to salvage their championship aspirations. One crucial step towards revitalizing the team's performance is replacing head coach Adrian Griffin with someone who can bring fresh ideas and a winning mentality. Doc Rivers, a highly accomplished coach with an impressive track record, should be seriously considered as his replacement.
While the Bucks may have had a decent record under Griffin's leadership, it is important to note that they were struggling in key areas of the game. Their defense was lackluster at best, often leaving opponents with wide-open shots and easy baskets. Additionally, their offensive strategy seemed disjointed and lacked creativity.
The Bucks are planning to quickly pursue a small pool of accomplished and available veteran head coaches -- with Doc Rivers as a top target, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks have reached out to Rivers and are in conversations about the franchise's coaching job, sources said.
"This was a difficult decision to make during the season," said Bucks General Manager Jon Horst in a statement. "We are working immediately toward hiring our next head coach. We thank Coach Griffin for his hard work and contributions to the team."
Milwaukee had given Griffin his first head coaching job this summer after firing Mike Budenholzer, who led the Bucks in 2021 to their first title in half a century. The coaching change came after the top-seeded Bucks were stunned 4-1 by the Miami Heat in the first round of last season’s playoffs.
Griffin, 49, had spent 16 seasons as an NBA assistant, including the last five with the Toronto Raptors. That followed a nine-year NBA playing career.
Taking over a team with two members of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team in Antetokounmpo and Lillard put Griffin under a major spotlight at the beginning of his head coaching career. An early warning sign regarding Griffin’s tenure came before the season with the abrupt departure of assistant coach Terry Stotts.
Griffin, 49, had spent 16 seasons as an NBA assistant, including the last five with the Toronto Raptors. That followed a nine-year NBA playing career.
Taking over a squad with two members of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team in Antetokounmpo and Lillard put Griffin under a major spotlight at the beginning of his head coaching career. An early warning sign regarding Griffin’s tenure came before the season with the abrupt departure of assistant coach Terry Stotts.
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