“Bucks Downfall Starts Now”: Coach Doc Rivers’ Debut vs Nuggets Picked Apart by NBA Fans

A seismic shift is underway for the Milwaukee Bucks. In the middle of their season, they parted ways with their first-year head coach Adrian Griffin, and welcomed the seasoned coach Doc Rivers. Making his debut, Rivers will steer the Bucks into a clash against the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets. Despite the abrupt change, Rivers is no stranger to the Milwaukee basketball culture, having played college basketball at Marquette University—a place he asserts has profoundly shaped him as a person.

The Bucks currently boast a stellar 32-14 record in the league, ranking second best. However, the addition of Rivers is expected to further fortify the team, enhancing their downgraded defensive cohesion.

Doc Rivers enters the arena

As the game approached, Rivers was spotted entering the game arena, marking his return from retirement. With a coffee in hand, he exudes determination to replicate the Bucks’ remarkable 2021 NBA Finals run. The anticipation builds as fans eagerly await the immediate impact Rivers brings to the front-running Bucks.

Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have expressed unwavering confidence in the championship pedigree coach. Likewise, Doc Rivers has not avoided acknowledging the challenge of taking on a coaching role mid-season. During his introductory press conference, faced with the mounting pressure to guide the team back to the NBA Finals, Rivers exuded optimism and offered a glimmer of hope for Bucks fans.

Fans welcome Rivers with a lack of faith

The exchange of trust and determination between players and the coach has been evident for the Bucks’ new journey. However, the fans, at least until now, have welcomed the idea with skepticism.

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Instantly, @GW_Muse took to Twitter, confidently asserting that the Bucks would only decline from his point in the season. The fan declared, “Bucks downfall starts now.”

Meanwhile, @sgantetokounmpo approached with a touch of optimism, urging the experienced coach not to disappoint. While fans crave immediate results, there is a possibility that the Bucks might take some time to navigate their way in the new environment.

@LakingBall came out guns blazing, sarcastically using Rivers’ own words against him, highlighting the noteworthy debut against the defending champs.

@OwnedByMobley showed no faith in the coach, bluntly stating that the Bucks would conclude the season with a second-round exit.

On a different note, @drkevindurant placed the blame on Rivers for joining the season midway and aligning himself with a team that already holds a top spot.

Doc Rivers has an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics under his belt. Moreover, he also boasts ninth best winning record amongst NBA coaches. At the same time, he is the only coach in NBA history to blow multiple 3-1 series leads.

How do you see his stint with the Bucks going?

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