Feb 6, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers talks to forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Feelings Clear About Bucks Coach Doc Rivers

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 29, 2025 11:00 PM ET

On Tuesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers by a score of 119-118.

With their loss in Game 5, the Bucks have now been eliminated from the postseason.

After the game, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked about his head coach (Doc Rivers).

Antetokounmpo: "I love Doc. I think he's a great human being. Great dude, knows how to uplift your spirit, knows always the right thing to say at the right moment... I remember when I was a kid, watching him on TV. I love him, not only as a coach as a person, I think he's a great person... I love working with him."

Rivers took over the team in the middle of the 2023-24 season.

They have lost to the Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs in back-to-back seasons.

Via ClutchPoints: "Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Bucks' first-round series loss to the Pacers

30 PTS - 20 REBS - 53% FG
28 PTS - 15 REBS - 45% FG
37 PTS - 12 REBS - 74% FG
34 PTS - 18 REBS - 70% FG
36 PTS - 12 REBS - 61% FG

Gave it everything he had."

Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Bucks' first-round series loss to the Pacers

30 PTS - 20 REBS - 53% FG
28 PTS - 15 REBS - 45% FG
37 PTS - 12 REBS - 74% FG
34 PTS - 18 REBS - 70% FG
36 PTS - 12 REBS - 61% FG

Gave it everything he had. pic.twitter.com/YV6ArV6vYz
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 30, 2025

Antetokounmpo has spent all 12 seasons of his career with the Bucks.

They won the 2021 NBA Championship (and have made the playoffs in nine straight seasons).

Via StatMuse: "Giannis in Game 5:

30 PTS
20 REB
13 AST
2 STL
2 BLK

The first 30/20/10/2/2 playoff game in NBA history."

Giannis in Game 5:

30 PTS
20 REB
13 AST
2 STL
2 BLK

The first 30/20/10/2/2 playoff game in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/7mwHCECtE6
— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 30, 2025