Myles Turner was unaccustomed to the dearth of self-discipline and accountability he skilled in his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Turner mentioned on the “Recreation Acknowledge Recreation” podcast that now-former Bucks coach Doc Rivers refused to superb gamers for violations or tardiness, inspiring Giannis Antetokounmpo and others to “present up every time he needs.”
Podcast co-host Breanna Stewart requested Turner to determine the participant almost definitely to be late.
“Giannis. Giannis goes to indicate up every time he needs, actually,” Turner mentioned. “I feel that this type of simply got here with the territory that — and as soon as I noticed it was happening, I used to be like, ‘Hey man, s—, extra energy to you. They ain’t going to superb you. S—, do what you do.'”
The Bucks missed the playoffs for the primary time in 10 years. Milwaukee completed 32-50 and knowledgeable Rivers final month he wouldn’t return. The franchise has weighed buying and selling Antetokounmpo in what may very well be a dramatic overhaul this offseason. Possession pointed to late June, previous to the NBA draft, as a deadline for figuring out whether or not the way forward for the franchise would come with Antetokounmpo.
Taylor Jenkins was employed as head coach and Turner mentioned he anticipates a distinct degree of self-discipline will probably be a part of the regime change.
Turner joined the Bucks in free company final summer season, signing a four-year, $108 million contract after a decade with the Indiana Pacers. He mentioned punctuality was non-compulsory, and finally he stopped monitoring the clock himself.
“Guys had been an hour late to the airplane,” Turner mentioned. “It received to the purpose the place I knew to not present up till an hour after they mentioned the airplane was taking off. It was loopy.”
–Subject Degree Media