Giannis Antetokounmpo Reacts To Doc Rivers’ Controversial Comments: “I’m Speechless”
Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Miami Heat superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is in disbelief over recent comments made by his former Milwaukee Bucks head coach, Doc Rivers.
Key points
- Rivers will attempt to clarify these comments at some point, and it will be interesting to see what he has to say.
- Rivers would end up coaching Antetokounmpo for the superstar’s final two and a half seasons with the Bucks.
- Now, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was asked about Rivers’ comments, and he dismissed them.
Rivers said Antetokounmpo wasn’t easy to coach, among other things, on The Bill Simmons Podcast, and the Heat star was asked about the comment at his press conference after the 114-108 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.
Additional details
- Today?” Rivers made these comments on Thursday’s episode of the podcast.
- Rivers also said the 10-time All-Star had to learn to execute and compared him to AAU players who have never needed to execute because they can do it all on their own.
- Antetokounmpo had 29 points (14-23 FG), 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks on the night as he continued his fine start to the campaign.
- The Heat’s struggles have, though, led to questions being asked about him, and Rivers claimed the two-time MVP’s play style doesn’t help the team.
- Jason Kidd, another former head coach of Antetokounmpo on the Bucks, defended him, saying he does understand the game.
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