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Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo is difficult to coach
Doc Rivers called Giannis Antetokounmpo difficult to coach.
He said Antetokounmpo plays at a relentless pace, drives toward the basket and often tries to force the action.
Rivers also praised his passing, while saying he can be limited in how he approaches plays.
Rivers said Antetokounmpo still needs to learn the value of execution.
He stressed that carrying out plays matters during practice and shootarounds, not just games.
Rivers added that Antetokounmpo now has a coach who is particularly strong at execution, but did not say what comes next.
Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo needs to improve his execution.
Rivers described Antetokounmpo as difficult to coach because he plays at a relentless downhill pace and tends to force the action.
He said Antetokounmpo has strong passing ability but often relies on one approach.
Rivers said execution matters in practice and shootaround.
- Who
- Doc Rivers and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- What
- Rivers said Antetokounmpo needs to learn the value of execution and improve how he executes.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Rivers said Antetokounmpo tends to force the action and needs to focus on execution in practice and shootaround.
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- Player
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Speaker
- Doc Rivers
- Outlet publication date
- 2026-11-06
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What people are saying
The thing he needs to still learn is the value of execution.
He’s not easy. He plays at this crazy downhill pace.
He has this great passing ability, but he doesn’t have super IQ at the same time.
Every play he wants to force it.