Woj - Bucks choose Griffin/add Stotts/Prunty

[ReasonablySober]

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[RiotPunch]

I’m here for the adjustments

Somehow likely took a step back in the game management department. Lol. We'll see.

[WeekapaugGroove]

I don’t think a Shams tweet means anything, the amount of water carrying over the last several weeks has been comical.

It’s very favorable and convenient framing for Nurse, but an equally valid one could be that there wasn’t as much support for him in the Bucks FO as he thought, Giannis preferred Griffin, and that’s why he removed himself.

Yeah definitely could have been nurse leaking he pulled out after finding out Griffin was getting the gig. But if Nurse is hired in Phoenix in the next couple days then it probably was a real pull out. I guess we'll see.

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[MickeyDavis]

I don’t think a Shams tweet means anything, the amount of water carrying over the last several weeks has been comical.

It’s very favorable and convenient framing for Nurse, but an equally valid one could be that there wasn’t as much support for him in the Bucks FO as he thought, Giannis preferred Griffin, and that’s why he removed himself.

Yes. Candidates often "remove themselves from consideration" when they know they aren't it. Looks better than the Bucks chose his assistant over him.

[RiotPunch]

Handing the front office keys to Giannis. Oh boy. Gotta respect the long term play.

[MickeyDavis]

In all honesty, none of us here know ****. Whatever, I think we’ll be fine and I’m going to let my optimistic nature take over and enjoy seeing a fresh face that seems to be well liked.

What kind of hot take snap judgement is that? Sheesh

[ReasonablySober]

While all three candidates interviewed for the position with Horst, another factor became incredibly noteworthy late in the process: the finalists were also given the chance to meet individually with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo at his River Hills home on Tuesday, sources said.

After that, each candidate met with a Bucks ownership contingent on Wednesday. On Thursday night, Horst held a dinner to discuss the team’s decision regarding the head coach opening that included ownership. Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton were invited to attend, a league source said.

On Saturday, sources said Nurse pulled out of the Bucks‘ search as the team decided between Griffin and Atkinson and ultimately chose Griffin. Antetokounmpo endorsed the hiring of Griffin, sources added.

GM Giannis.

[PG Graveyard]

Gotta love Nurse pulling out after Griffin was hired

[paulpressey25]

Never sleep on Gambo. Never. Dude has connections.

I believe Gambo’s report. This is Giannis IMO. Probably sore over the last four years of going against Nurse and Drake. Dude is sort of a prick, so don’t blame Giannis for having reservations.

[emunney]

VanVleet and Masai next?

[WiscoKing13]

Good to hear Middleton is back.

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[Profound23]

When Toronto fired Casey to hire Nurse people laughed.

When Chicago fired Doug Collins for Phil Jackson, many scratched their heads.

When Miami moved Pat Riley up and put Spoelstra in as coach many questioned it.

When Pop moved himself to coach of the Spurs..............

Great coaches have to start somewhere. I will give Griffin a chance and am glad to know we hired the guy that Giannis wanted all along.

[-Jragon-]

With rookie coaching, no real 2nd star, no strong, championship head coach to control Giannis barreling.. it's over now.... Giannis will be traded within 2 years and rebuild.. unbelievable

Like why?? Jordan and Kobe needed Phil Jackson... Giannis needs...... Adrian something? Wtf

[WiscoKing13]

When Toronto fired Sam Mitchell to hire Nurse people laughed.

When did that event in history happen exactly?

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[Daver]

Maybe giannis should thank horst by not only extending but by improving his damn FT shooting or his J or both

[RiotPunch]

With rookie coaching, no real 2nd star, no strong, championship head coach to control Giannis barreling.. it's over now.... Giannis will be traded within 2 years and rebuild.. unbelievable

Like why?? Jordan and Kobe needed Phil Jackson... Giannis needs...... Adrian something? Wtf

You really don't know anything about one of the finalists for the job?

[TroyD92]

I do think it's a little odd that so many were pining for Nurse but hiring his lead assistant is somehow an instant failure.

Ones a proven head coach the other isn’t. Is it that hard to understand? Lol

Doc Rivers is even more experienced. Did you want him?

No. There’s multiple factors in everything. Bud and Doc have proven that they are not elite coaches at the highest levels. Both have proven however they can Atleast win in the regular season. Griffin has proven none of these things.

I’m fine with firing Bud, I’m fine with Nurse/Giannis not wanting to work with each other, but this is at best a shot in the dark. Horst should be on the hottest of hot seats

[ShootingtheJ]

While all three candidates interviewed for the position with Horst, another factor became incredibly noteworthy late in the process: the finalists were also given the chance to meet individually with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo at his River Hills home on Tuesday, sources said.

After that, each candidate met with a Bucks ownership contingent on Wednesday. On Thursday night, Horst held a dinner to discuss the team’s decision regarding the head coach opening that included ownership. Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton were invited to attend, a league source said.

On Saturday, sources said Nurse pulled out of the Bucks‘ search as the team decided between Griffin and Atkinson and ultimately chose Griffin. Antetokounmpo endorsed the hiring of Griffin, sources added.

GM Giannis.

If the others wanted Nurse and Giannis didn't, Giannis is a smart GM

[paulpressey25]

Jrue didn’t get invited to the dinner.

[WeekapaugGroove]

Middleton being involved is interesting.

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