The Bucks officially have a new coach!
The Milwaukee team announced on Tuesday (6/6) the start of its partnership with Adrian Griffinwho was judged to be the right one to replace him Mike Budenholzer.
The American coach expressed his excitement for the great opportunity that was given to him, emphasized that he will make sure that the Bucks are ready for the return to the top, while praising the Giannis Antetokounmpowhom he characterized “top in the world”.
In detail what he said:
“I have waited a long time for this opportunity. Thanks to the ownership and GM for the trust, I hope I don’t disappoint you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I spoke to several players, some of them are here, they are excited for us to work. I’ve been preparing for this opportunity my entire career. Preparation is never wasted time. I played with great players, I was coached by great coaches, everything happens for a reason. I’m a big believer in preparation, I’ve had great mentors. I waited 15 years for this job. It was all worth it.
One of the things we talked about was culture. There are foundations, there is great talent in this team, we have to build. I will offer my experience to the organization, we have a huge opportunity in front of us. We have high expectations, but it will all start with work. I know the value of hard work and that is what we will do from day one. I saw Giannis Antetokounmpo humble but also super passionate to get a second championship, I had the opportunity to talk to all the players. We want to work to be ready in May and June.
I worked with many coaches, but defense beats offense. We’re going to press the ball, we’re going to press the ball, we’re going to have adjustments, offensively we’re going to find a way to take advantage of our talent. We will make the opponent pay when he puts two and three bodies on one of our players. We want a high percentage on the racquet, we’re going to have threes that come out of teamwork. I’m excited about the work we’re going to do.
I faced the Bucks for many years, I didn’t sleep much the nights before our games. I know how they will treat us, because that’s how I used to work. We have to find the answers to everything. We are already working to build the right staff, we have many great conversations to find the right people. I’m interested in good characters and creative people. It will take a team effort, together we can achieve something special.
I cannot reveal details of my discussions with Giannis. He is humble and hungry. We have the same values ​​and it will be fun working together. Giannis is the best in the world, we have other amazing athletes who on other teams would be number 1. With Antetokounmpo, from my experience working with MVPs like Rose, Westbrook and Leonard, there is a commonality. All of them want to get better, improve their game. They are all amazing listeners. I remember in Toronto Leonard had to do a lot for the team, he had to run all over the defense, I was hesitant to explain it to him and he said “tell me what I have to do and I’ll do it”. I was surprised! Players like Giannis, they want you to coach them. He cleared that up for me. He’s very open about it.
I like to learn, I worked for many years for this day, I worked for many years with great coaches. I have great people around me, I’m smart enough to understand that I don’t have all the answers, that someone in here might have the right answer. I can promise you that I will work as hard as I can from day one. Relationships are the most important thing, that’s how I see it and that’s how I work to this day. The players want you to be tough on them.”
Source: Sport Fm
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