We thought he was burned out for the NBA after his failures at the Clippers and the Sixers, but Doc Rivers still enjoys amazing ratings! While his name was the first to circulate Tuesday evening after the dismissal of Adrian Griffin, the main US media (ESPN, The Athletic and TNT) confirm that discussions are underway for him to become the next coach of the Bucks.
TNT specifies that there is not yet a concrete offer, nor therefore an agreement, but the negotiations should be successful. This is also the feeling of ESPN, for whom Rivers is serving as a consultant this season. Our colleagues report that management is looking for an experienced, “strong grip” coach to lead the Bucks to the title in the very short term.
On the other hand, according to CNNDoc Rivers has already agreed to replace Griffin.
A nickname acquired… in Milwaukee!
What managers criticize Adrian Griffin is his inability to create a defensive identity. Under his leadership, the team went from 4th to 22nd place in the ranking of the best defenses in the NBA. In his defense, Jrue Holiday is no longer there, and the Lillard-Beasley pair is one of the weakest in the NBA at the back positions.
Aged 62, Doc Rivers is also a notable figure in Milwaukee since he graduated from Marquette University, located in Milwaukee. It was also, under the colors of Marquette, that he regained this nickname “Doc”. This season, in addition to his work as a consultant at ESPN, he replaced Jeff Van Gundy at ABC to commentate the Finals.
