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[Saba Sports News] During his introduction as the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, Doc Rivers conveyed a straightforward message about the team’s necessities for success.
Rivers pointed out that the Bucks currently lack a distinctive identity and sense of unity, issues he aims to address. He expressed skepticism about the team’s current embodiment of their “Fear the Deer” motto, highlighting the need for a clearer team identity.
Rivers questioned the team’s self-perception, emphasizing the importance of a unified and clear identity for success. He remarked, as reported by Eric Nehm of The Athletic, “I asked them, ‘Who are we?’ When a team is connected and they got it, they’ll give you an answer. We don’t have an answer yet. We gotta find what are we, who are we.”
This concern arises as the Bucks are still adapting to the partnership between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, with the team’s progress heavily reliant on their performance.
The decision to replace former coach Adrian Griffin, who some believed wasn’t maximizing the team’s potential, led to Rivers’ appointment. With his extensive experience, Rivers is expected to rapidly address these issues, especially with the playoffs approaching.