The Milwaukee Bucks management turned everything around for their franchise in the last few months. After a series of controversial events, the inclusion of Adrian Griffin into the team has become a game changer. Giannis Antetokounmpo shed light on precisely that, as he backed his 49-year-old head coach’s mentality.
Interestingly, the 28-year-old’s backing arrived after public criticism from Jimmy Butler toward Coach Griffin. The recent happenings revealed the multifaceted nature of the NBA, as many considered it a counter from the Bucks.
How did Giannis Antetokounmpo counter Jimmy Butler?
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In a recent interview, the Greek Freak shared his experience of working with an NBA-winning head coach.“So far it’s been incredible,”?he stated while sharing his views on the squad’s brand-new approach to training. “We are literally changing our identity,”?the 2-time MVP mentioned before adding, “We are being a little bit more scrappier”.
Giannis on the offensive power we have and how to make things work defensively and the team and adding hustle and grit to the mix with Griffin and his role too, looks like he?s loving it????#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/pFz5xZq5cJ
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He talked at length about the “idea” and “philosophy” of their latest basketball mentor. Giannis expressed his admiration for Adrian’s beliefs surrounding the mix of defense and attack in the team’s gameplay. “I love Coach Griffin,”?the 7-time All-Star stated before highlighting how his coaching staff “allows him to be great”.
The support from the 2021 NBA champion might change the league’s perspective on the former Chicago Bulls coach. Especially after Jimmy mocked Griffin for his treatment of the NBA superstar in the Bulls days. The Miami Heat forward was thus “pissed off” when their team’s target, Damian Lillard, joined his ex-head coach’s roster.
So, Giannis’ latest comments could be a direct counter to Butler’s attempt to sabotage Griffin’s public image.?The contrasting remarks on the individual added a different dynamic to his character. As the off-court antics intensified in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks fans hoped for one thing only.
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Time to turn back the pages
What Adrian achieved in 2019 with the Toronto Raptors remains unforeseeable. From bringing a championship to Canada to destroying a dynasty, it was nothing less than a movie script. The city of Milwaukee must be hoping to witness something similar.
With the talisman already enjoying the latest methods and Lillard arriving, the possibility is high. On their day, this team can beat anyone in the league. The only question is about consistency, that the head coach needs to take care of.
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