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Doc Rivers’ Contract is Raising Concerns for the Bucks

The signing of Doc Rivers as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks has sparked worries within the team. After a disappointing first-round exit in the playoffs last season, Milwaukee has started this new campaign with a concerning record of 1-4.

A Complicated Start

This season’s start is the worst the Bucks have had since 2010-2011. Their only victory came against the Philadelphia 76ers, who were missing their stars, Joel Embiid and Paul George, leading to doubts about the team’s true capabilities. The NBA odds have begun to reflect bettors’ skepticism regarding the team’s performance.

Changes and Challenges

The previous season began with Adrian Griffin at the helm, who led the Bucks to a solid start of 30-13. However, internal issues led to his dismissal. Joe Prunty stepped in as interim coach, winning two of his three games, but the real test came with Rivers. His $40 million contract, valid through 2027, has raised questions, especially following a performance of 17-19 in the last 36 games of the previous season.

Struggles on the Court

This year, the Bucks face serious defensive challenges, allowing an average of 119.6 points per game, which places them among the worst in the league. Offensively, they rank 20th in points scored, averaging only 111 per game. Additionally, they have the lowest free throw percentage in the league at 72.3%, and they are tied for the third-worst three-point shooting percentage at 30.6%.

You have a veteran coach, who was also a good player. Doc Rivers has a .577 win percentage; he also coached the Boston Celtics from 2004 to 2013 and led them to a title in 2008. After that, he went on to coach the Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and even thePhiladelphia 76ers. Last season was Rivers’ first with the Bucks.

Looking Ahead

With this disappointing start, the pressure is on Rivers to quickly turn things around, as the schedule will only get tougher in the coming weeks. The NBA ODDS are in constant flux, and all eyes are on how the team will respond.