Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers was recently transferred low rank when it comes to the current crop of head coaches in the NBA. This prompted Patrick Beverley to defend the former champion by comparing him to a coaching legend, prompting fans to react online.
Beverley defended Doc Rivers, making a controversial comparison between Rivers and legendary coach Phil Jackson. Rivers, who once led the Boston Celtics to the 2008 NBA championship, has faced weighty criticism for his recent career with the Milwaukee Bucks. After the Bucks’ disappointing exit from the playoffs last season, many questioned Rivers’ coaching skills despite his impressive achievements.
Beverley, who played under Rivers, says the coach deserves more respect than he received. He points out that Rivers led the Bucks to a 49-33 record, securing third place in the Eastern Conference.
However, the team’s subsequent first-round playoff exits overshadowed these achievements. Beverley’s defense of Rivers highlights the complexity of coaching in the NBA, where expectations can be unreasonably high, especially for someone with Rivers’ resume.
Fans react to coach Patrick Beverley’s comparison to Milwaukee Bucks’ Doc Rivers
Rivers’ low position among NBA coaches led to Beverley stand up for himas seen in the shared episode of his podcast on his official X account. In turn, fans reacted when the former Bucks star compared Rivers to Phil Jackson.
Doctor Rivers’ disrespect is getting out of control! pic.twitter.com/6pq9Zlij1F
— Pat Bev Pod (@PatBevPod) October 7, 2024
“Pat Bev, we all know Doc isn’t close to Phil,” Rico said.
“Doc is not Phil, that’s why lmao,” the dad wrote.
“Phil Jackson has 11 NBA titles, never disrespect him like that again” – Moises da ADCM reacted:
“And then I stopped listening to the pod,” Jay said.
“Did this man just compare Doc Rivers and Phil Jackson,” The Right is Wrong tweeted.
Beverley’s endorsement may support enhance Rivers’ reputation, but ultimately the deciding factor will be on-court success. The upcoming season promises to be crucial for Rivers as he tries to regain his standing among the NBA’s elite coaches.
As the Bucks enter the upcoming season with an impressive lineup that includes stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the pressure is on for Rivers to innovate and elevate the team’s performance. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how he adapts his strategies to maximize the potential of this star duo.
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