Heat rumors: Doc Rivers texted Giannis Antetokounmpo to clear the air after basketball IQ comments

Doc Rivers reportedly texted Giannis Antetokounmpo to clear the air and apologize after publicly criticizing his basketball IQ and coachability. Rivers had previously claimed that the former Milwaukee Bucks forward was not easy to coach, forced plays, and sought to avoid being seen as a villain during his trade saga before joining the Miami Heat.

According to Marc J. Spears, Rivers acknowledged making a mistake with how his comments came across and reached out directly to explain his perspective. Antetokounmpo had initially expressed disbelief at Rivers' remarks, reiterating that he remains focused on the Miami Heat.