Damian Lillard trade sweepstakes,
An incredible opportunity for Griffin has now become a super-duper-incredible opportunity for Griffin. Sure, there will be pressure. Tons of it. The Bucks are supposed to win the 2024 NBA title now, and there’s no arguing otherwise. With Antetokounmpo and Lillard, there’s no way Milwaukee will want anything less, and that’s the way it should be.
Joe Mazzulla got thrust into the role of first-year head coach in Boston around this time last fall, just a few days before training camp after Ime Udoka’s personal conduct led to the Celtics suspending him for the year and ultimately letting him go. Like Ham, Mazzulla quickly answered any questions about his readiness by coaching in the All-Star Game and getting the Celtics to the Eastern Conference finals. Again, Year 1 for Mazzulla went down as a success.