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Celtics on the Brink With Doc Rivers

2024/6/13
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Doc Rivers discusses the difficulties of joining the Bucks mid-season, including inheriting two coaching staffs and dealing with injuries, particularly Giannis's back injury. He compares Giannis's injury to Kevin Garnett's and expresses surprise at Giannis's playmaking abilities.
  • Doc Rivers joined the Bucks mid-season.
  • He found it difficult to integrate with existing coaching staff.
  • Giannis's back injury was a major setback.
  • Rivers was impressed by Giannis's playmaking skills.

Shownotes Transcript

The Ringer's Bill Simmons shares some solo Celtics reactions (0:34) before he is joined by Bucks coach Doc Rivers to discuss taking over in Milwaukee midway through the season, a wacky Eastern Conference postseason (6:42), the Celtics taking Game 3 in Dallas, NBA stories, and more (23:17).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Doc Rivers

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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