The Bucks have reportedly hired Adrian Griffin as their next head coach, but the employee isn’t really answering the big questions about their future.
After Nick Nurse pulled his name from the Bucks’ head coaching position, Milwaukee hired Adrian Griffin as their next head coach.
The Bucks were choosing between Raptors assistant and Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as the final two candidates. Looks like Milwaukee was looking for someone who showed their ability to develop players.
Griffin certainly has a resume worthy of developing young players, as in his last stop. He has been instrumental in the development of the core members of the Toronto Raptors roster over the past two years.
Hiring an experienced coach would help clear up questions about the Bucks roster. Milwaukee is a team of veterans who are mostly in need of contract extensions this season or next. Of course, any veteran coach should accept the job.
However, it seems pretty clear that anyone would want to coach a top 10 player like Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is also the most adaptable star in the league.
Bucks turn down veteran coaching option with Adrian Griffin hired
It was a little surprising that the Bucks didn’t pick a veteran head coaching option given that their roster is designed to win now and isn’t a developing core. However, if that’s what Giannis Antetokounmpo wants, then that’s what the Bucks should do.
Antetokounmpo has two more years left on his contract (with a player option for a third, which he will refuse to wait for the major injury). With that in mind and their first-round exit this season, the Bucks should be in Antetokounmpo’s fun business.
It looks like the Suns and 76ers will be able to focus their energy on hiring someone like Nick Nurse. Obviously, the nurse preferred to work with the schedule in Phoenix or Philadelphia rather than the Bucks schedule.
If the Suns can make the right moves when it comes to adding depth to their roster, they will be the top choice for any coach during this recruiting cycle.
James Harden’s rumored transfer to Houston makes a team like the Suns the top choice of any head coach in this league.