Doc Rivers has always specialized in bringing the best out of an underdog.
Doc Rivers has developed one of the most polarizing reputations among head coaches. He's won a championship, reached the NBA Finals twice, and later guided the LA Clippers to the most fruitful chapter in franchise history, but a second-round ceiling has made the Milwaukee Bucks leader a questionable fit for a once star-studded team.
For as questionable as Rivers' ability to win as a heavy favorite may be, his uncanny ability to help underdogs overachieve could be exactly what the Bucks need in 2024-25.