Rivers: Giannis was playing games when trying to leave Bucks

Former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has claimed that Giannis Antetokounmpo was 'playing games' during his attempts to leave the Bucks organization. Rivers suggested that Giannis did not handle his desire to depart in a straightforward manner. The comments add new context to the tensions that existed between the star player and the franchise during that period.