Bucks' move to hire Taylor Jenkins gets social media praise

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TL;DR

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to hire Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach, generating positive reactions on social media. This move comes after a challenging season for the team, including the departure of Doc Rivers and missing the playoffs.

Key points

Milwaukee Bucks hire Taylor Jenkins as head coach
Positive social media reactions from fans
Team missed playoffs for the first time in ten years
Doc Rivers parted ways with the franchise
Giannis Antetokounmpo's future remains uncertain

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Bucks' move to hire Taylor Jenkins gets social media praise

The Milwaukee Bucks haven't had a lot of positive narratives lately.

The front office parted ways with head coach Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the franchise remains in question and the team missed the playoffs for the first time after nine straight postseason appearances.

But with Taylor Jenkins about to become the Bucks' next coach, there are more good vibes from the the Bucks fan base throughout cyberspace.

Before taking his first head coaching job with the Memphis Grizzlies, Jenkins was an assistant under Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer during the 2018-19 season. Both were also together when Budenholzer were in Atlanta.

The Bucks went 60-22 in Jenkins' one season in Milwaukee and the team reached the Eastern Conference finals. Antetokounmpo averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists a game that season.

Due to Jenkins' connection with the organization, many Bucks and NBA fans support the hire, believing it's a signal that the Bucks are still making strong efforts to keep Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee.

It appears Jenkins was the No. 1 choice in the Bucks' search. He had a 250-214 record with the Grizzlies and made the playoffs in three of his five seasons.

Here are some early reactions on Jenkins becoming the Bucks' 19th head coach:

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Q&A

Why did the Milwaukee Bucks hire Taylor Jenkins as head coach?

The Bucks hired Taylor Jenkins to bring a fresh perspective and positive energy after a disappointing season and the departure of Doc Rivers.

What are fans saying about the Bucks' decision to hire Taylor Jenkins?

Fans are expressing excitement and optimism on social media about the Bucks' decision to hire Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach.

What challenges did the Milwaukee Bucks face before hiring Taylor Jenkins?

The Bucks faced significant challenges, including parting ways with head coach Doc Rivers and missing the playoffs for the first time in ten years.

How does Taylor Jenkins' hiring impact Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Bucks?

While it's uncertain, hiring Taylor Jenkins could positively influence Giannis Antetokounmpo's commitment to the team amid speculation about his future.