Doc, 58, was spotted with his mystery new woman outside swanky private members clubs San Vicente Bungalows in LA on Friday evening. The two have been married since 1986. His record through seven seasons with the team was 356-208, but he was ultimately unable to lead the Clippers to their first conference finals appearance in franchise history. Rivers began his coaching career with the Orlando Magic in 1999, where he coached for more than four NBA seasons. Doc Rivers is one of the best basketball coaches of the last two decades or so. Doc Rivers - Career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the NBA and NCAA. Well, the now Philadelphia 76ers head coach, Doc Rivers had the … He made the postseason in his next three years as coach, but was fired in 2003 after a 1–10 start to the season. After deliberating between staying on the job and leaving the job and returning to spend more time with his family in Orlando, Rivers finally decided that he would honor the last year of his contract and return for the 2010–11 season. Another source said Rivers pursued Joerger in part because of his solid defensive mindset. [30], Rivers was given his nickname of "Doc" by then-Marquette assistant coach Rick Majerus. Doc Rivers… Rivers became the first coach in NBA history with three teams who failed to advance from a best-of-seven series after taking a 3–1 lead. After his third season at Marquette University, Rivers was drafted in the second round (31st overall[3]) of the 1983 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Keeping the conversation locked-on toughest players Doc has ever faced, Rivers mentioned Detriot Pistons Hall of Fame guard Isiah Thomas; a rivalry that dates … With all the stories about how competitive he was, it was probably extremely interesting to go head to head with Michael Jordan. Doc Rivers got his defensive specialist. [3] His oldest son Jeremiah played basketball at Georgetown University and Indiana University,[26] and has played in the NBA D-League for the Maine Red Claws. Many NBA players of this generation might wonder what it was like, playing against the GOAT. But the Philadelphia 76ers’ head coach is also a member of a much smaller coaching fraternity that won’t be adding any new members anytime soon. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. [32] Rivers' first NBA start was against Erving, who referred to Rivers as "Doc" and "made [him] feel like a million bucks". Dribble through history with Britannica and learn basketball’s history and exciting facts. Doc Rivers is out as Clippers coach, per @wojespn. Former NBA head coach Dave Joerger agreed Thursday to join Rivers’ coaching staff with the 76ers, a league source confirmed. ... Today's Standings and Standings for any date in history. Getty Doc Rivers of the LA Clippers looks on in the game against the Golden State Warriors during Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on … Rivers and George dated for a short period from 2013-14. While attending Marquette, Rivers helped the U.S. team capture a silver medal at the 1982 Fédération Internationale de Basketball Association world championships. [33], Rivers has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder according to a personality test he took when he was coaching the Celtics. Doc Rivers joined an elite coaching fraternity on Saturday by moving into 10th place on the all-time NBA wins list. The Clippers had another season of at least 50 wins in 2015–16, but the team lost its opening postseason series after its two best players, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, both sustained season-ending injuries in the Clippers’ fourth playoff game. As a result of the Celtics' 109–93 victory over the New York Knicks on January 21, 2008, Rivers, as the coach of the team with the best winning percentage in the Eastern Conference, earned the honor to coach the East for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans. They together have three sons and a daughter named Austin Rivers, Jeremiah Rivers, Spencer Rivers, and Callie Rivers. Rivers was a McDonald's All-American for Proviso East High School in the Chicago metropolitan area. Fired after a 1–10 start in 2003–04, he worked as a TV analyst before resuming coaching with the Celtics in 2004–05. [34], Rivers is a member of the National Advisory Board for Positive Coaching Alliance, a national non-profit organization that helps student-athletes and their coaches.[35]. Rivers is a cousin of former NBA guard Byron Irvin and former MLB outfielder Ken Singleton. [10], On June 25, 2013, the Los Angeles Clippers acquired Rivers from the Celtics for an unprotected 2015 NBA first round draft pick. The 2014 NBA playoffs first round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors was marred when TMZ released an audiotape containing racially insensitive remarks made by the then-Clippers owner Donald Sterling. The Clippers had the 5th-best regular-season winning percentage in the NBA since Rivers took over in 2013-14. [31] The nickname source has also been attributed to then-Marquette coach Al McGuire. 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[21] He had previously been the only coach in NBA history whose teams had twice failed to advance from a best of seven series after taking a 3–1 lead. His daughter Callie played volleyball for the University of Florida[27] and is married to NBA player Seth Curry,[28][29] while his younger son Austin currently plays for the New York Knicks. The team again lost in the first round of the postseason the following year, which marked the NBA-record fifth straight time that the Clippers blew a lead in a playoff series that they eventually lost. Ring in the new year with a Britannica Membership, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Doc-Rivers, All American Speakers - Biography of Doc Rivers. Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers has been named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for December and January, the 12th time in his career he has been given the award for either the Eastern or Western Conference. [13] On August 27, 2014, he signed a new five-year contract with the Clippers.[14]. Posts: 21,795. Doc Rivers, American professional basketball player and coach who, as head coach of the Boston Celtics, led the team to a National Basketball Association (NBA) championship in 2008. Glenn 'Doc' Rivers is a member of the following lists: 1961 births, National Basketball Association broadcasters and American basketball players.. Help us build our profile of Glenn 'Doc' Rivers! Omissions? [2] Rivers represented the United States with the national team in the 1982 FIBA World Championship, in which he led the team to the silver medal, despite missing the last shot in the final, which could have given the title to his team. [5] On June 17, 2008, Rivers won his first NBA Championship as a head coach after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in six games. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Rivers won the Coach of the Year award in 2000 after his first year with the Magic. They have been one of the most dominant teams in the Conference, winning 17 games out of the 24 games they have played. He played as a point guard in the NBA and was known for his defense, a trait that has carried over into his coaching. Rivers is known to get the best out of the players and he did a fine job for Boston Celtics and LA Clippers. He played 13 seasons, the first 8 with the Hawks, remaining their all-time leader in assists with 3,866. [7], On May 13, 2011, after months of rumors that he would retire, ESPN reported that the Celtics and Rivers agreed upon a 5-year contract extension worth $35 million. Rivers on dad's technical: 'Doc's gotta keep his cool' (1:32) Austin Rivers says he enjoyed calling for his dad's technical foul and says he doubts he and Doc Rivers will go to dinner anytime soon. Majerus called him "Doc" and the players at camp followed suit. They have been married for over three decades since 31 May 1986. The Celtics were looking to turn over an aging roster following the 2012–13 season, but Rivers did not wish to participate in a rebuilding project, so Boston made an unusual deal with the Los Angeles Clippers that saw the Celtics release Rivers from his contract in exchange for a first-round draft pick from the Clippers. [16] On May 23, 2018, Rivers and the Clippers agreed to a contract extension. Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images IT … With blockbuster trades in which the Celtics acquired Kevin Garnett from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Ray Allen from the Seattle SuperSonics, Rivers engineered the greatest turnaround in league history, guiding the Celtics on a dramatic journey to a 66–16 season that culminated in defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4–2 in the best-of-seven finals. 175 pts. He retired after the 1995–96 season with career averages of 10.9 points, 5.7 assists, and 3 rebounds. Seth Curry married Rivers’s daughter, 31-year-old Callie Rivers, in Malibu, California, on September 14, 2019. The couple, who have four kids together - including NBA player Austin Rivers - have never announced a separation. Rivers joined the Clippers in 2013, five years after winning a championship with the Boston Celtics. The 76ers won because of star power and title hopes. Posts: 21,795. The Celtics continued to field one of the best teams in the NBA through the end of the decade and into the 2010s, as the team qualified for the playoffs in each of the five seasons following its championship run, including a return to the NBA finals in 2009–10 (a loss in a rematch against the Lakers) and a loss in the conference finals to the eventual-champion Miami Heat in 2011–12.