Bucks player Myles Turner disclosed dysfunction within the team, highlighting issues with punctuality under former coach Doc Rivers. He noted that players frequently arrived late for flights and meetings, creating a chaotic environment.
Key points
Myles Turner discussed team dysfunction in the Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was often late for meetings and flights.
Doc Rivers did not fine players for tardiness.
Players frequently missed meetings and showed up late.
Turner noted chaotic travel schedules due to lateness.
Bucks star reveals team's dysfunction with Giannis and Doc Rivers
The saga surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks got another curveball this week when one of his teammates aired out some behind-the-scenes details about this past season that weren't flattering for former Bucks coach Doc Rivers or the franchise's Greek superstar.
Myles Turner revealed on an episode of his "Game Recognize Game" podcast with WNBA star Breanna Stewart that Rivers had a policy in which he didn't fine any players and "guys were late all the time. Guys were showing up to film whenever they want. Guys were missing meetings. It was one of the craziest things I've personally experienced."
"We literally, if the plane took off 2 o'clock, we weren't leaving until 4:30," Turner continued in comments that were published on Thursday, May 14. "I'm being so serious, bro. It was crazy, dog. Guys were hours late to the plane. It got to the point where I just knew not to show up until like an hour after they said the plane was going to take off. It was crazy."
Stewart asked Turner to name to worst culprit for being late. Turner responded without hesitation: "Giannis."
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Q&A
What did Myles Turner say about Giannis Antetokounmpo's punctuality?
Myles Turner revealed that Giannis Antetokounmpo was often late for flights and meetings during the season.
How did Doc Rivers handle player discipline regarding lateness?
Doc Rivers had a policy of not fining players for being late, which contributed to a lack of punctuality among the team.
What specific incidents of lateness did Myles Turner describe?
Turner described instances where players were hours late for flights, leading him to arrive late intentionally.
What impact did the team's dysfunction have on the Bucks' performance?
The dysfunction and lack of discipline may have negatively affected team cohesion and overall performance during the season.
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"Giannis is going to show up whenever he wants, really, you know? I think that kind of just came with the territory of that," Turner added, "and once I kind of saw what was going down, I was like ... more power to you. They ain't going to fine you. Do what you do, except when we're going to Dallas (near his hometown of Bedford, Texas)"
Turner just completed his first season with the Bucks after signing a 4-year, $108-million contract last year to potentially help Milwaukee remain an Eastern Conference contender alongside Antetokoumpo. But the Bucks struggled most of the regular season, with Antetokounmpo in and out of the lineup due to injuries while dealing with steady trade speculation.
Antetokounmpo has one year left on his contract, with a player option for the 2027-28 season. Bucks ownership stated it plans to either sign Antetokounmpo to a new max contract extension or trade him and hopes to have a resolution on his future with the franchise before the NBA Draft. The team's front office is already listening to potential deals, according to reports.
Turner said he had never been on an NBA team before in which the players weren't fined, and expressed surprise at the lack of structure and disciplinary protocols under Rivers.
"Any other team I've been on, guys got fined. And there was a sense of order and a sense of understanding," Turner said. "So yeah, you're late to the plane? Fine. You're late to treatment? Fine. You're late to film? Fine. But I personally did not experience that last year for the first time in my career. So we'll see what Taylor Jenkins does."
