After comments by former head coach Doc Rivers regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s basketball IQ and coachability went viral, Rivers reached out to the Heat star player to apologize and clarify his meaning, Marc J. Spears writes for ESPN. Rivers said that…
Doc Rivers apologized to Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo to clarify recent viral remarks about his basketball IQ. Rivers explained he meant "feel for the game" rather than IQ and intended the comment as a compliment. Antetokounmpo reportedly accepted the apology positively following their three-season stint together in Milwaukee.
Elsewhere in the Southeast Division, Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee and power forward Naz Reid moved past an early-season disagreement following a win over the Cavaliers. Lee also reported optimism regarding Brandon Miller's right hip strain, while the Orlando Magic fell to 2-7 amid offensive and injury struggles under coach Sean Sweeney.
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