Former NBA coach and current ESPN analyst Doc Rivers has criticized Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's willingness to accept coaching, according to a report from The Big Lead. Rivers, who previously coached the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers, made the comments during a recent media appearance.
The two-time NBA MVP Antetokounmpo has developed into one of the league's most dominant players since being drafted 15th overall in 2013. Under former coach Mike Budenholzer, he led the Bucks to the 2021 NBA championship. Current Bucks coach Doc Rivers took over the team in January 2024 after the organization dismissed Adrian Griffin.
Rivers' tenure in Milwaukee has been scrutinized following the Bucks' first-round playoff exit in 2024. The Hall of Fame coach has a career record of 1,110-762 in the regular season and won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.
