Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks 118-106
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Austin added, “Then I did it again.” When they started over, Austin began by calling his father “Doc.” The former NBA Coach of the Year gave a short, incredulous response before the two laughed it off and then continued with the brief segment.
So, it was only a matter of time before Austin got to interview his father, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. That moment came on Monday night as the younger Rivers spoke to the elder one in a hilarious conversation before the game between the Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A wild father-and-son moment between Bucks coach Doc Rivers and Austin Rivers during the pregame against the Cavaliers sends fans buzzing.
Rondo recalled a team meeting in the locker room during the 2010-2011 season, the one year the famed franchise had Shaquille O’Neal on the roster. He set the stage by explaining that Rivers had them all watching film for their upcoming matchup against another Eastern Conference rival.
Prior to the matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers, Peacock sideline reporter Austin Rivers briefly interviewed his dad, Bucks coach Doc Rivers.
The Milwaukee Bucks continue to falter whenever Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves the court. In Monday night’s 118-106 loss to the Cavaliers, it was obvious that Milwaukee couldn’t mount a comeback after their Antetokounmpo exited in the second quarter,
There were 32 lead changes, Giannis had 18 assists, and rookie Kon Knueppel scored a career-best 32 points in a wild Bucks NBA Cup win.
McGrady went on to play three more seasons with the Magic, winning two scoring titles in the process. Though Tracy failed to lead the Magic deep in the playoffs, his efforts and contributions to the team did not go unnoticed. He was rewarded with a Hall of Fame status by the organization.