Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new coach. He doesn’t seem particularly interested in answering to his old one. The Heat star responded Sunday to Doc Rivers’ criticism of his basketball IQ and approach to the game, offering some pointed words after…
Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo responded strongly to recent criticism from his former coach Doc Rivers, calling the remarks "insane." Speaking after Miami's 114-108 road victory against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Antetokounmpo emphasized that Erik Spoelstra is now his coach and advised athletes never to let bitterness or pettiness interfere with their goals.
Rivers, now working as an NBC analyst, had questioned Antetokounmpo's basketball IQ and decision-making on Bill Simmons' podcast, while also claiming the forward wanted out of Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo recorded 29 points and 14 rebounds in Sunday's win, while another former Bucks coach, Jason Kidd, also defended Antetokounmpo's understanding of the game.
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