It's been three days without NBA basketball, and it feels like we'reĀ all slowly losingĀ our minds. Considering the All-Star Game's lack of intensity and noĀ games scheduledĀ until Thursday, NBA fans are anxious for action. Thankfully, JJ Redick picked the perfect time to call out his former coach Doc Rivers.
Per Awful Announcing on X/Twitter:
Part of Redick's frustration with Doc Rivers stemmed from him blaming theĀ Bucks'Ā recent 113-110 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on the players.
"MemphisĀ was playingĀ GĀ LeagueĀ guys and two-way guys!" Redick exclaimed.
Over the last 10 games, the Bucks have the same record as the Charlotte Hornets and the Detroit Pistons, two of the worst teams in the league by far. And, if that wasn't bad enough, that same day, Doc Rivers joined SiriusXM NBA radio and revealed he didn't understand why the Bucks fired AdrianĀ Griffin andĀ chose to work with him.
Austin Rivers got roasted for coming to dad's defense against JJ Redick
In light of Redick's comments, for the first time since Sunday, NBA Twitter was flush with headlines and sound bites that weren't All-Star Game related. AustinĀ Rivers'Ā responseĀ onĀ NBA Today only added to the excitement, as he tore into Reddick while defending his father.
Respect to Austin Rivers for defending his father. However, he never reallyĀ addressedĀ that what Redick saidĀ about DocĀ wasĀ wrong. In reality, AustinĀ just listed off excuses forĀ why Doc got fired and then attacked JJ's character more than his claims. (Fallacy!) So, yeah, NBA Twitter had a field day with this.
Spencer Hawes, a former Philadelphia 76er, responded to River defending his dad from criticism.
As previously stated, we're all slowly losing our minds. One of the most memorableĀ quotes to come fromĀ this is Cam'Ron urging Austin Rivers not to defend his ownĀ father.Ā Ā
"Austin Rivers you have a job to do." Cam'ronĀ explained. "I knowĀ it's going to be hardĀ throwing yourĀ dadĀ under the bus atĀ particularĀ times. But it's part of your job and I know you'll doĀ it probably theĀ nicest way you can..." Cam'Ron said, reminding Austin, "When he was asked to trade you, you were traded."
Don't get me wrong. It's incredibly entertaining watching two former Duke/NBA products trade blows via major media platforms.Ā Plus, it's alwaysĀ pleasantĀ to hear from NBA legend Spencer Hawes. However, at the end of the day, it feels like everyoneĀ can agreeĀ that we need more basketball and less back and forth about Doc Rivers' accountability.
In otherĀ words, hurry up, Thursday.