Doc Rivers admits coaching Bucks has been more demanding than expected.
The Milwaukee Bucks appointed highly acclaimed coach, Doc Rivers after dismissing rookie coach, Adrian Griffin. Despite Griffin having the second best record in the league, Bucks’ defensive coordination remained a major problem. Since appointing Doc, the team has lost seven of their last ten games. Despite the evident improvement in defence, the team has found it hard to stamp their attack. Doc has however opened up on how demanding the Bucks’ gig has been, noting that it has been more difficult than he expected. He in fact revealed suggesting to the board to make the appointment official after the All-Star break. With Damian Lillard and Giannis, the team is still a prospective championship team and will no doubt continue to improve.
Doc Rivers says his new coaching gig with Milwaukee has "been probably more difficult than I thought."
“Taking a job when you’re about to go on the toughest road trip of the season is not the smartest decision. I even told them that: ‘Can we wait ‘til All-Star break?’ It would… pic.twitter.com/v921PLLZdz
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