Doc Rivers is set to make his coaching debut for the Milwaukee Bucks against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets on Monday. Despite inheriting a team with the second-best record in the NBA (32-14), fans are buzzing about the tough schedule ahead.
doc rivers makes his head coaching debut with the milwaukee bucks tonight pic.twitter.com/vZrbhIcy9A
— sydney fink (@sydn3yfink) January 29, 2024
Grueling Schedule Ahead
The Milwaukee Bucks kick off a challenging five-game Western Conference road trip, but the real test lies in the period from Mar. 4 to Mar. 20. During this time, the Bucks face seven out of eight games against winning teams, including matchups against the LA Clippers, LA Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Boston Celtics. With four of these matchups on the road, it’s a daunting stretch for the Bucks.
Twitter Roasts Bucks’ Schedule with Memes
NBA Twitter didn’t hold back in reacting to the Bucks’ challenging schedule. Fans were quick to point out the team’s earlier easy schedule and joked about the timing of Doc Rivers’ hiring.
- Some fans questioned the team’s capability, stating, “Bucks schedule thus far has been Charmin soft.”
Bucks schedule thus far has been Charmin soft, 2nd easiest in the league to this point. Time to actually go to work and see who this team is exactly.
— ET phone home (@EdTreisJr) January 28, 2024
- Jokes emerged about Rivers’ decision to sign midseason, with one fan humorously suggesting, “Doc should have waited a couple of weeks to sign.”
“Doc should have waited a couple of weeks to sign”: NBA Twitter roasts Bucks’ grueling schedule with hilarious memes https://t.co/UZg4eGbC38 #NBA #Basketball
— Sports Worldwide (@Sportsworld0412) January 29, 2024
- Despite the tough schedule, a few optimistic Bucks fans see it as an opportunity for the team to prove themselves as true title contenders.
Mixed Reactions and Expectations
While some fans express concerns about the team’s defense and Rivers’ ability to turn things around quickly, others embrace the challenging schedule as a chance for the Bucks to focus and lock in.
- A fan expressed mixed feelings, stating, “With this defense?”
- Bucks fans split on whether the tough schedule is an opportunity for growth, with one saying, “I kinda like it.”
Doc Rivers’ Perspective
Doc Rivers, in his introductory press conference, highlighted the allure of coaching stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. He also emphasized the veteran-heavy roster’s potential for a quick connection and adaptation to a new game plan midseason.
Doc Rivers will have his introductory press conference today in Philadelphia. The highlight of my @USCAnnenberg class every semester was when Doc invited the class to his postgame press conference and let the students ask him the final few questions. pic.twitter.com/3I7mlzJRl6
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) October 5, 2020
As the Bucks navigate this demanding schedule, NBA fans eagerly await to see how Doc Rivers influences the team’s performance and if they can maintain their contender status in the league.
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