The Milwaukee Bucks made a surprising move on Tuesday when they decided to part ways with head coach Adrian Griffin, despite their solid 30-13 start to the season. While the team's record placed them second in the Eastern Conference and NBA, there were signs that indicated their performance was not as strong as it seemed.
The most glaring issue for the Bucks was their defensive performance. Last season, they boasted the fourth-ranked defense in the league. However, this year, they plummeted to 22nd place and showed consistent struggles on that end of the court. Their defensive efforts often appeared disoriented and overwhelmed. Additionally, their net rating of 3.8 ranked 10th in the NBA, and it is worth noting that only the Denver Nuggets, who had a net rating under 4.1, won the championship in the past 20 years.
