The Milwaukee Bucks have completed one of the most important items on their offseason to-do list: finalizing their coaching staff. If one wonders why assembling a group of coaches is so important to a team’s success, one will just have to look at what happened in Milwaukee last season.
Jan 27, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Doc Rivers speaks at a press conference where he was introduce as the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
After initially hiring Adrian Griffin as their head coach, the Bucks surrounded him with several notable veteran assistant coaches, notably former head coach Terry Stotts. The former Bucks head coach did not last long, though, as he resigned his position following a dispute with Griffin during a preseason practice.
Of course, Griffin himself was not long for Milwaukee either. The Bucks fired him after 43 games despite being 30-13 at the time. Doc Rivers replaced him and brought in a few of his own assistant coaches. He used the final 36 games of the season to evaluate which of Griffin’s assistant coaches he wanted to retain going forward.
Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Doc Rivers Has Finalized His Coaching Staff
Apr 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Earlier this offseason, Rivers made the decision to fire assistant coaches Josh Oppenheimer, Sidney Dobner, and DJ Bakker. The dismissal of Oppenheimer, in particular, reportedly made superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo upset.
However, Rivers made the very popular decision to bring Darvin Ham, who previously left the Bucks to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, back to Milwaukee. According to reports, Giannis had a role in that decision.
At the Bucks’ press conference on Tuesday, which was held to introduce their two new draft picks AJ Johnson and Tyler Smith, Rivers also announced that his coaching staff was complete:
Darvin Ham
Jason Love
Greg Buckner
Dave Joerger
Rex Kalamian
Pete Dominguez
Spencer Rivers
Joe Prunty
Vin Baker
As seen above, both Prunty and Baker, both of whom are very popular among Bucks fans, are the only two coaches from Griffin’s staff that are being retained.
Patrick Mutombo and Trevor Gleason were dismissed.
Some Notes on Doc Rivers’ Milwaukee Bucks Coaching Staff
Jan 24, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks interim head coach Joe Prunty looks on with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Prunty, of course, was the interim head coach in Milwaukee after Griffin was fired. The Bucks went 2-1 in the three games in which he served as head coach. Prunty also was the Bucks’ interim head coach after they fired Jason Kidd.
Spencer Rivers is the son of Doc Rivers. He coached on Monty Williams’ staff with the Detroit Pistons last year.
Pete Dominguez will coach the Bucks’ summer league team.
Rivers’ top assistants (the front of the bench) will be Ham, Joerger, and Buckner.
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Bombshell Report Reveals the Favorite to Win WNBA Rookie of the Year and the Results Will Shock You
The WNBA Rookie Of The Year award race is heating up. With all the eyes on the women’s game since Caitlin Clark’s move, action in the WNBA became the talk of the town. However, the rivalry between CC and Angel Reese seems to be the headline of the WNBA, and now, a shocking report suggests who will potentially take the ROTY award.
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark (Image Source: Getty Images)
According to the betting site Bovada, Caitlin Clark is the leading candidate to win the award. The former Iowa guard had a tough start to her WNBA career, but her numbers did not drop. In the 20 games she has played this season, Clark is averaging 16.2 points per game with 6.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds. On the other hand, Angel Reese is averaging 13.3 points and 11.4 rebounds, along with 1.9 assists per game.
While many have already declared Angel Reese the winner, the latest standings show a different picture. According to Monica McNutt, the ROTY race is not a foregone conclusion.
But with each passing game, Caitlin Clark tightened her grip around the claim to be the WNBA ROTY, and her last performance proved why.
Caitlin Clark Solidifies Her Claim on WNBA ROTY
On Saturday, the Fever picked up an unlikely win over the Phoenix Mercury. And to no one’s surprise, Caitlin Clark was the star of the show.
Clark recorded a 15-9-12 stat line, missing WNBA history by an inch. Had she grabbed one more rebound, she’d have been the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double.
With their latest win, the Fever now finds themselves within a game of the Dream, which is in 7th. With the action picking up fast, Caitlin Clark’s form would be a key to the Fever’s chances to secure a playoff spot and take herself a step closer to the WNBA ROTY.
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Brittпey Griпer Shocks Faпs: “Caitliп Clark is Argυably the Most Overrated Athlete iп All of Sports… She’s Iпcredibly Uпathletic with No Skill, No Post-Game… That’s Why Brittпey Griпer Hates Caitliп Clark So Mυch!
In a recent and unexpected turn of events, WNBA star Brittney Griner has caused a stir with her blunt assessment of fellow basketball player Caitlin Clark. Griner, known for her dominance on the court, didn’t hold back in her critique, calling Clark “arguably the most overrated athlete in all of sports.
Griner’s comments have left fans and analysts alike buzzing. She stated. “She’s incredibly unathletic with no skill, no post-game… That’s why Brittney Griner hates Caitlin Clark so much!” Such a strong statement from a high-profile athlete like Griner has naturally sparked a heated debate within the sports community.
Caitlin Clark, a standout player known for her scoring prowess and playmaking abilities, has been widely celebrated for her performances in college basketball. Her accolades and impressive statistics have made her a rising star, leading many to view Griner’s comments as surprising and contentious.
The reaction from fans has been mixed. Some supporters of Griner appreciate her candidness and believe her insights could be a form of competitive mind games. Others, however, feel that her remarks are unfair and dismissive of Clark’s achievements and potential.
Clark has not yet publicly responded to Griner’s critique, it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact both players moving forward, especially considering the potential for future matchups that would draw significant attention.
As the conversation around these comments continues to unfold, it highlights the intense rivalries and strong opinions that make sports so compelling. Whether Griner’s views will influence public perception of Clark or simply add fuel to an already fiery competition, one thing is clear the basketball world will be watching closely.
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