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Doc Rivers: Giannis Didn't Want to Be Bad Guy
Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo 'didn't want to be the bad guy' while forcing Bucks trade to Miami Heat.
In brief
Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo 'didn't want to be the bad guy' while forcing Bucks trade to Miami Heat. Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to Miami Heat after refusing to request a trade, according to former Bucks coach Doc Rivers. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo 'didn't want to be the bad guy' amid trade saga.
“didn't want to be the bad guy”
Trade Saga Duration
Antetokounmpo kept yo-yoing with desire to leave Milwaukee for over two seasons.
“kept yo-yoing”
Bucks' Trade Attempt
Bucks waived Damian Lillard and signed Myles Turner to $108 million deal to keep Antetokounmpo.
Trade Outcome
Bucks missed playoffs for first time since 2016 and traded Antetokounmpo to Miami Heat.
Rivers' Coaching Comments
Rivers says Antetokounmpo is 'really a difficult guy' with poor execution skills.
“really a difficult guy”
Trade Details
Bucks received Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, a second-round pick and a pick swap.
Current Standings
Bucks are 1-7, Heat are 3-6 as both teams start new seasons.
In short
Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to Miami Heat after refusing to request a trade, according to former Bucks coach Doc Rivers.
