In a recent installment of The Stephen A. Smith Show, Stephen A. Smith shared his thoughts on the struggles of the Milwaukee Bucks since the hiring of Doc Rivers as head coach. Smith pointed out that the blame should not solely be placed on Rivers, but rather on the players of the team.
Smith emphasized the celebratory nature of the team following the firing of former head coach Adrian Griffin. He played a video showing the Bucks dancing and celebrating, questioning why the same enthusiasm is not present now that Rivers is leading the team.
With a one and four record since Rivers took over, Smith expressed his disappointment in the team's performance. He specifically called out Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Bobby Portis for not stepping up and making an impact on the court.
Smith also posed a question about Antetokounmpo's decision-making in choosing Griffin as his coach. While acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes, Smith stressed the importance of being honest about the team's current situation. He further highlighted the Bucks' poor performance, contrasting it with the success of other teams like the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are experiencing a resurgence under Donovan Mitchell's leadership.
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