BREAKING NEWS: Former Milwaukee bucks city Head Coach Mike Budenholzer Who is Now with Phoenix Suns Sends Message to Doc Rivers, Current HC of Milwaukee bucks Concerning his returning to…….. view more

BREAKING NEWS: Former Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer — Now Leading the Phoenix Suns — Sends Cryptic Message to Doc Rivers About His Return to Milwaukee… View More

In a surprising twist that’s shaking up the NBA world, former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer, now at the helm of the Phoenix Suns, has sent a public message to current Bucks coach Doc Rivers — and fans are buzzing about what it might mean.

The message? “Some places never leave you — even when you leave them.”
Posted late Sunday night on Budenholzer’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the cryptic statement was accompanied by a photo of the Milwaukee skyline and a throwback image of him hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy during the Bucks’ legendary 2021 championship run.

🔥 What does it mean? A return? A warning? Or just nostalgia?

While Budenholzer has remained mostly quiet since taking over in Phoenix earlier this year, this unexpected public nod to Milwaukee has sparked speculation. Was it a friendly message to Doc Rivers, who took over the Bucks midway through last season? Or is it a subtle jab about how his departure was handled?

⏪ BACKSTORY: The Bucks & Budenholzer

Budenholzer coached the Bucks from 2018 to 2023, leading them to one of the most successful eras in franchise history, including the 2021 NBA Championship — the team’s first in 50 years. However, after a disappointing playoff exit in 2023, he was let go and eventually replaced by Doc Rivers following Adrian Griffin’s brief tenure.

Doc Rivers, a veteran coach with a championship pedigree of his own, stepped into a team already built to contend — but hasn’t been able to replicate Budenholzer’s success just yet.

🗣 NBA World Reacts

The internet lit up following Budenholzer’s post:

• @NBATakez: “Is Budenholzer plotting a return to Milwaukee? 👀 That post says EVERYTHING.”
• @SunsFan247: “We just got Bud, and now he’s reminiscing about Milwaukee? Come on, coach!”
• @BucksLegacy: “Respect to Coach Bud — that championship still means the world. But this team belongs to Doc now.”

🚨 What’s Next?

Whether Budenholzer’s post was a moment of reflection or a not-so-subtle dig, one thing is clear: the rivalry just got personal. The Suns and Bucks are both contenders heading into the new season, and their upcoming matchup will now carry even more emotional weight — especially with Budenholzer potentially facing his former team on the court for the first time since his departure.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker all in the mix, fans might be getting more than just a game — they could be witnessing the start of a coaching grudge match for the ages.