5 days after returning to the NBA sidelines, Doc Rivers has clinched a spot because the Japanese Convention coach within the All-Star Sport, the NBA introduced on Twitter.
Rivers and his employees wrapped up the consideration on Saturday after the Bucks overcame a 25-point deficit to win in Dallas and the Knicks misplaced at residence to the Lakers. That ensured Milwaukee would have the very best file within the East on Sunday’s cutoff date amongst groups with eligible coaches. The Celtics lead the convention at 37-12, however Joe Mazzulla took half within the 2023 recreation and coaches aren’t permitted to take part in back-to-back years.
This would be the fourth All-Star Sport for Rivers, who additionally coached in 2008, 2011 and 2021. Nevertheless, he was reluctant to simply accept it underneath the circumstances, based on Marc Stein.
Stein stated Rivers instructed him earlier than Saturday’s contest that he doesn’t suppose he deserves to participate after simply three video games with the Bucks, however the NBA overruled him. Rivers plans to provide his All-Star ring and bonus to former Bucks coach Adrian Griffin, who was fired on Jan. 23, ESPN’s Tim McMahon reported on Twitter.
After selecting up his first win with Milwaukee tonight, Rivers commented on the All-Star scenario, saying, “That’s so ridiculously unhealthy.” He additionally joked about sending his teaching employees to the sport and occurring trip.
This yr’s showcase will happen on Feb. 18 in Indianapolis. The format is reverting to an East-West matchup after six years of getting staff captains choose the rosters.
