Larry Drew has reached an agreement in principle to become coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, general manager John Hammond confirmed this afternoon.

Drew served as coach of the Atlanta Hawks for the past three seasons, leading the franchise to a 128-102 record. He had a second interview with the Bucks on Wednesday and was one of two finalists for the job along with former Bucks and current Houston Rockets assistant Kelvin Sampson.

"After a thorough search and interview process, it was clear to us that Larry's track record in Atlanta, along with his experience as an assistant coach and player, make him the right choice to lead our club," Hammond said in a statement. "We look forward to what he will bring this franchise and we welcome him and his family to Milwaukee."

Drew is the 13th coach in franchise history. He is the second coach Hammond has hired as Bucks general manager, after Scott Skiles led the team from 2008 until January of this year. Jim Boylan served as interim coach the rest of the year. The Bucks made the playoffs with a 38-44 record but were swept in a first-round series by the Miami Heat.

Drew's contract with the Bucks is guaranteed for three seasons with a team option for a fourth year, according to a source.

Drew was under contract with Atlanta but was allowed to pursue other jobs and had his first interview with the Bucks on May 20.

Hawks general manager Danny Ferry was hired last summer with Drew entering the final year of his contract.

Ferry wanted to pick his own man and hired longtime San Antonio Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer as the Hawks new coach on Tuesday.

Drew coached such standouts as Joe Johnson, Josh Smith and Al Horford during his time with the Hawks.

During the interview process Drew said he was familiar with the Bucks personnel. The Hawks and Bucks met four times late in the regular season and Atlanta won all four times.

Source: http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/209721511.html

Seems front office dont care if you are an offensive or defensive genius. They want guys who will win them games.