Why Doc Rivers Is an Upgrade for the Bucks and What It’s Like to Deal With Trade Rumors as a Player | Real Ones
Jan 25, 2024
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First-year head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, Doc Rivers, discusses the firing of Adrian Griffin and whether he is a better fit for the Bucks. The hosts also explore the challenges of balancing a star player's demands with the needs of the franchise. They delve into the stress and uncertainty of trade deadlines and share personal experiences with trade rumors. The podcast highlights the importance of staying focused despite rumors and features inspiring stories of sacrifice in basketball careers.
Doc Rivers is seen as a better long-term fit for the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern conference.
The trade deadline in the NBA can be a stressful and uncertain time for players, impacting their personal and professional lives.
Deep dives
Alonzo Carter, high school football coach, appointed as assistant head coach at Arizona
Alonzo Carter, known as Coach Carter, has been named the running backs coach and assistant head coach at the University of Arizona. Carter, who started his career at McCllymonds High School and later coached at Berkeley High, has a remarkable track record of guiding underprivileged high school football players to college scholarships. He has now been given the opportunity to make an impact at a Division I program with more resources and exposure. Coach Carter's dedication and success in developing young talent make him a deserving recipient of the Real One of the Week title.
The trade deadline: a stressful time for NBA players
The approaching trade deadline brings mixed emotions for NBA players who may be uncertain about their fates. Some players may have no inkling of a potential trade, while others might be nervously awaiting news. The trade deadline can be a stressful time for players, impacting their personal lives as well as their professional careers. The constant shuffling of players and teams can disrupt families and uproot lives. Despite the anxiety, players still need to maintain focus on the court and perform at their best until the deadline passes.
The emotional impact of trades on players
Two personal experiences shed light on the emotional impact of trades in the NBA. Firstly, the sudden retirement of a coach in the middle of a game left the players shocked and unsure. Secondly, a trade involving Dion Waiters in the middle of a game caused confusion and distress. These stories highlight the unpredictability and cold nature of the business side of basketball. Players and their families are often caught off guard, having to quickly adapt to new teams, cities, and lifestyles. These experiences show the human side of the NBA trade deadline.
Logan and Raja discuss why the Milwaukee Bucks fired first-year head coach Adrian Griffin halfway into the season, whether the decision was ultimately justified, and if Doc Rivers is a better long-term fit for the Eastern conference contender (2:16). Along the way, the guys talk about how difficult it is to balance the demands of a star player with the needs of the rest of the franchise (14:30). Next, Raja explains what’s going through a player’s mind as the trade deadline approaches and the nerves that accompany that stretch of the season (28:15). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (47:43).
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