Former Bucks Coach Adrian Griffin Interviewing With Memphis Grizzlies Assistant Staff

Adrian Griffin, the former Milwaukee Bucks head coach who was fired despite a solid 30-13 record, is seeking to return to the NBA coaching ranks as an assistant with the Memphis Grizzlies. His tenure with the Bucks was marked by internal conflicts, including a verbal altercation with an assistant and reported communication breakdowns with players, even as the team added star Damian Lillard. Griffin's coaching inexperience showed with a title-contending roster, leading to his dismissal midseason and replacement by Doc Rivers. Prior to his head coaching stint, Griffin was a respected NBA assistant coach for multiple teams, notably the Toronto Raptors, and he now aims to rebuild his career starting from an assistant position. The Bucks' decision to fire Griffin midseason was controversial, as the franchise struggled afterward, highlighting the challenges Griffin faced leading a dysfunctional team. His move to Memphis is viewed as a strategic step to regain footing and potentially earn another head coaching opportunity in the future.