As of now, Joe Prunty is still the coach of the Bucks, but his time at the helm is likely short-lived. After an early first round playoff exit, many, including myself, believe it is time to sign a coach who can take us to the next step. The Bucks haven’t won a playoff series in nearly 20 years, and now that we have such a promising young core of players, the time is now to find a coach that can get us to the next level.
Rumors are Bucks front office staff has scheduled an interview with San Antonio Spurs assistant coach, Becky Hammon. Hammon has worked with the Spurs for multiple seasons now and has surely learned a lot working under the great Gregg Popovich. If hired for the job, Hammon would become the first head coach in NBA history. She already set a record when she became the first woman to become an assistant coach back in 2014. I personally would welcome Hammon aboard with open arms. She has a lot of talent and knowledge of the game, which are aspects we need to elevate our team’s performance.
Also in the running for possible head coach replacements are former Atlanta Hawks coach, Mike Budenholzer, as well as former New Orleans Pelicans coach, Monty Williams.
Milwaukee had their chance at hiring David Fizdale, who unfortunately agreed to a 4-year deal with the New York Knicks a few days ago. I think he would have been the best fit for the Bucks, but the organization did not act fast enough to grab him before the competition did.
