After rumors circulated yesterday that the Milwaukee Bucks were interested in hiring Adrian Griffin’s advisor this season, Doc Rivers has officially agreed to become the fifth coach during Giannis’ tenure. The former Sixers head coach was briefly hired by ESPN for their NBA coverage, but he has now joined the Milwaukee Bucks. Interestingly, CNN was the first news outlet to confirm this signing.
According to Chris Haynes, Doc Rivers and Bucks General Manager Jon Horst will collaboratively work together on shaping the coaching staff for the rest of the season.
Sports Illustrated reports that Rivers is expected to sign a lucrative deal, although the details of the contract are unknown. The former head coach, Griffin, had lost the locker room, but the publication suggests that Doc will have a different outcome. It remains to be seen if the Bucks will be led to success by Rivers, but time will tell. Throughout his career, Rivers has coached the Magic, Celtics, Clippers, and 76ers, accumulating a record of 1,097-763.
