Doc Rivers felt so bad about comments he made regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game, he fired off an apology text to the star player, who reportedly responded positively. You gotta respect that quick move to clear the air.
“Super IQ” Was Not the Goal
Rivers told Andscape he actually meant to praise Antetokounmpo’s “feel for the game,” but instead, “super IQ” slipped out. That’s a pretty big difference, and Rivers clearly felt terrible about the error, leading to him hitting up Giannis directly. He really wanted to make sure his message got across right.
Rivers Explains The Compliment
“I was saying he was one of the most interesting guys,” Rivers stated, clarifying his intent. He went on to explain his actual thoughts: “He makes unbelievable passes, but then at times, because of his force he plays at, it gets in the way of his feel.” Rivers emphasized that his original comments were meant to be a compliment. He also apologized for the whole situation, saying, “I hate this and feel bad about it. I apologize for the distraction. I’m not trying to be one.” Sounds like Rivers wanted no part of any drama, and thankfully, it looks like Giannis took it in stride.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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