Doc Rivers
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Birth date -1st March 1966 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Proviso East High School |
| College | Marquette University |
| NBA draft | 1983: Script error: No such module "Ordinal". round, Script error: No such module "Ordinal". overall pick |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1983–1996 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 25, 5, 4 |
| Coaching career | 1999–present |
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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) |
| StatsLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Orlando Magic[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Rivers was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2020. He coached the team until 2023.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
NBA[edit | edit source]
- Points: 9,377 (10.9 ppg)
- Assists: 4,889 (5.7 apg)
- Steals: 1,563 (1.8 spg)
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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