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[Saba Sports News] The Milwaukee Bucks swiftly hired Doc Rivers as their new head coach, following the surprising dismissal of Adrian Griffin on Tuesday. The decision has garnered mixed reactions. Despite the Bucks’ strong 30-13 record and their position as second in the Eastern Conference, the team believes Rivers can propel them further than Griffin could have.
Rivers, who has been dismissed from the Philadelphia 76ers last year after a third straight Eastern Conference semifinals loss, has not reached a conference final in over a decade. This track record led to a recurring joke among fans on X, expressing skepticism about the outcome of his tenure with the Bucks.
At 62, Rivers brings a long coaching history, having led the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, LA Clippers, and Philadelphia. He achieved notable success with the Celtics, winning a championship in 2008 and reaching the NBA Finals again in 2010. However, his more recent teams have struggled in the playoffs, raising questions about how he will fare with the Bucks.
The Bucks, it seems, had been considering Rivers for some time as part of their strategic planning. If Rivers’ tenure with the Bucks encounters playoff difficulties, the decision to hire him will likely face intense scrutiny.