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Apr 13, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and his brother Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo talks during a time out against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Myles Turner was unaccustomed to the lack of discipline and accountability he experienced in his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Turner said on the “Game Recognize Game” podcast that now-former Bucks coach Doc Rivers refused to fine players for violations or tardiness, inspiring Giannis Antetokounmpo and others to “show up whenever he wants.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Podcast co-host Breanna Stewart asked Turner to identify the player most likely to be late.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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“Giannis. Giannis is going to show up whenever he wants, really,” Turner said. “I think that this kind of just came with the territory that — and once I saw it was going down, I was like, ‘Hey man, s—, more power to you. They ain’t going to fine you. S—, do what you do.'”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The Bucks missed the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. Milwaukee finished 32-50 and informed Rivers last month he would not return. The franchise has weighed trading Antetokounmpo in what could be a dramatic overhaul this offseason. Ownership pointed to late June, prior to the NBA draft, as a deadline for determining whether the future of the franchise would include Antetokounmpo.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Taylor Jenkins was hired as head coach and Turner said he anticipates a different level of discipline will be part of the regime change.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Turner joined the Bucks in free agency last summer, signing a four-year, $108 million contract after a decade with the Indiana Pacers. He said punctuality was optional, and eventually he stopped monitoring the clock himself. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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“Guys were an hour late to the plane,” Turner said. “It got to the point where I knew not to show up until an hour after they said the plane was taking off. It was crazy.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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