Summary
Doc Rivers has stepped down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after a challenging season. Giannis Antetokounmpo was surprised by the news and expressed his respect for Rivers. The team missed the playoffs this year and will now look for their third head coach in as many years.
Key Facts
- Doc Rivers resigned as the Bucks' head coach after two-and-a-half seasons.
- Rivers had an overall coaching record of 97 wins and 103 losses with the Bucks.
- The Bucks missed the playoffs this season and had two first-round exits in prior seasons under Rivers.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed surprise upon hearing about Rivers' departure.
- Giannis dealt with knee issues and played less than half the games this past season.
- Milwaukee will undergo its third head-coaching search in three years.
- There were trade rumors involving Giannis, but he remained with the team after the NBA trade deadline.
- Teams like the Knicks, Celtics, Heat, and Warriors were reportedly interested in trading for Giannis.
