Ex-NBA Coach Stotts Exits Bucks Staff Ahead of Season Start

Tensions rise a week before season open as veteran coach abruptly resigns, citing “personal reasons.”

Terry Stotts, a former NBA head coach and current Milwaukee Bucks assistant, announced his abrupt resignation a week before the season start, citing personal reasons. Stotts is a longtime coach who was formerly with the Portland Trail Blazers before joining the Bucks.
His departure from the coaching staff appears to be a sign of tension within the Milwaukee team, leaving a potential void in the coaching staff. There is evidence suggesting a lack of alignment between Stotts and Milwaukee Bucks' first-time head coach, Adrian Griffin.
Stotts' presence on the Bucks' coaching staff was a significant drawing factor for Damian Lillard, who recently joined the Bucks from the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard has expressed surprise and regret about Stotts' departure but indicated that the team will continue to move forward.
Despite his sudden exit, Stotts' departure isn't expected to significantly impact the Bucks' overall performance in the forthcoming season. However, it has sparked intrigue into the dynamics of the new coaching staff and the interplay between the team's two superstars.
The coaching staff is now tasked with adjusting to Stotts' exit and maximizing the talents of the team without him. Griffin has acknowledged the shock of the resignation but respects Stotts' decision and remains optimistic about the upcoming season.