Giannis Antetokounmpo 试图游说球团别开除总教练 Jason Kidd

Milwaukee Bucks 在今日无预警开除从 2014 年任职至今的总教练 Jason Kidd，并由助理教练 Joe Prunty 暂时代理总教练职务。总经理 Jon Horst 代表球团发布声明，并向 Jason Kidd 近年来对于球团的文化培养与改变：

We appreciate everything that Jason has done for the Bucks organization, but we have decided to make a coaching change.We believe that a fresh approach and a change in leadership are needed to continue elevating our talented team towards the next level, bringing us closer to our goal of competing for championships.

Jason led a historic turnaround during his first season and would guide our team to two playoff appearances. He also played a meaningful role in helping to keep the Bucks in Milwaukee. We thank him for all of his contributions and wish him the best.

Jason Kidd 加入球团后执意培养队中多位年轻球员，当中成长最为明显的就是明星球员 Giannis Antetokounmpo，据传 Giannis 曾致电给 Kidd，表示不赞同球团的决定，甚至询问该如何帮助教练避免开除。由此可见 Giannis 对于 Kidd 的教导十分感激，这段师徒之情或许能成为一段佳话。

今日 Milwaukee Bucks  以 109 比 105 逆转击败 Phoenix Suns，Giannis Antetokounmpo 因膝盖疼痛并未上场，有兴趣的读者亦可留意 Isaiah Thomas 作客最新一期《Sneaker Shopping》分享购买「假 Jordan」经验的最新情报。