Doc Rivers said he reached out to apologize to Giannis Antetokounmpo for questioning his basketball IQ, saying he meant more that the force he plays with can get "in the way of his feel."
Former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers announced he apologized to Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo after criticizing his basketball intellect on "The Bill Simmons Podcast." Rivers had stated Antetokounmpo lacked a "super IQ," but clarified to ESPN Andscape that he intended to refer to "feel for the game." Rivers sent a text apologizing for the distraction, to which Antetokounmpo reportedly responded positively.
Rivers also explained that calling Antetokounmpo "not easy" to coach was meant as praise regarding the challenge of building around greatness. Antetokounmpo addressed the remarks following Miami's 114-108 win against Sacramento, noting Rivers is no longer his coach and that Erik Spoelstra holds that role.
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