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Erik Spoelstra Responds to Doc Rivers' Criticism of Giannis Antetokounmpo

Erik Spoelstra Responds to Doc Rivers' Criticism of Giannis Antetokounmpo
World Sports · 09:11:01 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra issued a pointed response after Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers made scathing comments about Giannis Antetokounmpo. Spoelstra's message, encapsulated by the phrase "This Is Our Business Now," signals the Heat's focus on their own preparation amid external criticism.

A file photo from October 8, 2026, shows Antetokounmpo in a Heat uniform during a preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Kaseya Center in Miami, though Antetokounmpo is currently a Bucks player.

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