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Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers said he apologized to Giannis Antetokounmpo for remarks about the Miami Heat star made on a recent podcast, which Rivers now says were meant as a compliment. Antetokounmpo responded on Sunday after Miami's 114-108 win over the Sacramento Kings, saying Rivers is not his coach and that he was speechless. He added that athletes should never let bitterness or pettiness get in front of their goals and dreams, and said he would focus on his team. Rivers, now an NBC Sports analyst, said on "The Bill Simmons Podcast" that Antetokounmpo "doesn't necessarily have this super IQ" for basketball and has "one way" of playing. Rivers told Andscape he meant to say "feel for the game" and texted an apology, to which the player responded positively. Rivers also said Antetokounmpo's wanting out of Milwaukee was a game played by the player, a claim the source articles report without independent confirmation. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he likes and respects Rivers and that Miami is making progress integrating Antetokounmpo's style. Antetokounmpo, 31, is averaging 27.5 points and 12.8 rebounds, and Miami improved to 4-6.