Fans of the Boston Celtics and the NBA, in general, have found themselves in a contentious debate regarding Doc Rivers’ role with the Milwaukee Bucks, causing a division among supporters and critics. Notably, former NBA player and current broadcaster JJ Redick, host of the “Old Man and the 3” podcast, criticized Rivers for what he perceived as an evasion of responsibility for his teams, particularly on social media.
This critique prompted a significant portion of the NBA media landscape to come to Rivers’ defense, with support from his son and fellow broadcaster Austin Rivers, as well as current Bucks guard Patrick Beverley. The exchange escalated into a back-and-forth, and the division among fans and media appears to persist due to the ongoing comments and discussions surrounding Rivers’ coaching tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks.