Milwaukee Bucks: 5 front-runners to become next head coach

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 12: Assistant coach Adrian Griffin of the Toronto Raptors looks on during first-half action against the Philadelphia 76ers after head coach Nick Nurse stepped down for the night to let Griffin coach at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) /

The Milwaukee Bucks continue their head coaching search after firing Mike Budenholzer five years into the job. They should be nearing a decision soon (Budenholzer was hired on May 16th, 2018).

Milwaukee is committed to casting a wide net and interviewing a plethora of candidates. Reports continue to emerge about the different people they’re interested in, drawing a spectrum of emotions from fans on social media.

I’ve narrowed down their list to the five front-runners they should consider.

These five candidates should be considered the front-runners to replace Mike Budenholzer and become the next head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Front-runners to become Bucks’ head coach: Adrian Griffin

Adrian Griffin enjoyed a nine-year NBA career that included stops in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle and Houston. He began his coaching career in 2008 as an assistant in Milwaukee, where he spent two years. Since then, he spent five years in Chicago, one in Orlando, two in Oklahoma City, and the last five in Toronto under Nick Nurse.

He’s one of the only candidates on this list without any previous head coaching experience. He’s been considered one of the top assistants for a couple of years now, and it’s only a matter of time until he gets an opportunity. It might be hard to see Milwaukee going with a first-year coach considering their championship expectations.

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