Doc Rivers

Rivers 76ers

American basketball coach and former player

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Chicago, Illinois

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| label9 = Listed height | data9 = 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

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Career highlights and awards

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Career NBA statistics

Points	9,377 (10.9 ppg)
Assists	4,889 (5.7 apg)
Steals	1,563 (1.8 spg)

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Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers (born October 13, 1961) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He is best known for his tenure as a head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he has coached several teams, including the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers. Rivers is also recognized for his playing career as a point guard in the NBA.

Early life and education

Rivers was born in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois, where he excelled in basketball. After high school, he played college basketball for Marquette University.

Playing career

Rivers was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 1983 NBA draft with the 31st overall pick. He played for the Hawks from 1983 to 1991, where he became known for his defensive skills and playmaking ability. Rivers also played for the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, and San Antonio Spurs before retiring in 1996.

Coaching career

Orlando Magic

Rivers began his coaching career with the Orlando Magic in 1999. He was named the NBA Coach of the Year in 2000 after leading the Magic to a 41-41 record.

Boston Celtics

In 2004, Rivers became the head coach of the Boston Celtics. He led the team to an NBA championship in 2008, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.

Los Angeles Clippers

Rivers was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2013, where he served as both head coach and President of Basketball Operations. He stepped down from the front office role in 2017 but continued as head coach until 2020.

Philadelphia 76ers

Rivers was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2020. He coached the team until 2023.

Personal life

Rivers is married and has four children, including Austin Rivers, who is also an NBA player. He is known for his leadership and motivational skills both on and off the court.

Career statistics

NBA

• Points: 9,377 (10.9 ppg)
• Assists: 4,889 (5.7 apg)
• Steals: 1,563 (1.8 spg)

See also

• List of NBA head coaches
• List of NBA players with most assists

External links

• Career statistics from [https://stats.nba.com/player/{{#property:P3647}}

/ NBA.com] and Basketball Reference

• Career statistics and player information from [https://www.wnba.com/player/{{#property:P3588}}

/ WNBA.com] and Basketball Reference