Glenn Anton Rivers
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Why do they call him Doc Rivers?
Rivers went on to play at Marquette University, whose then assistant coach Rick Majerus nicknamed him “Doc” because Rivers had worn a “Dr. … J” T-shirt (in honour of NBA star Julius Erving) at a summer basketball camp.
When did Doc Rivers coach the Clippers?
Philadelphia 76ers
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1999–2003
2004–2013
2013–2020
2020–present
What happened to coach Doc Rivers?
Doc Rivers has stepped down as coach of the LA Clippers in what chairman Steve Ballmer called a “mutual decision.” The team fell well short of its championship expectations this season after acquiring All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George last summer in what were NBA-altering moves.
What team did Doc Rivers play for?
Philadelphia 76ers
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Career history
As player:
1983–1991
1991–1992
How did Doc Rivers get his name?
Rivers went on to play at Marquette University, whose then assistant coach Rick Majerus nicknamed him “Doc” because Rivers had worn a “Dr. … J” T-shirt (in honour of NBA star Julius Erving) at a summer basketball camp.
Where does Doc Rivers coach now?
Philadelphia 76ers
What is Doc Rivers name?
Glenn Anton Rivers
What was Doc Rivers first coaching job?
Rivers became a head coach for the first time in 1999–2000, taking an Orlando Magic team that was projected to finish near the bottom of its division to a 41–41 record and becoming NBA Coach of the Year. Fired after a 1–10 start in 2003–04, he worked as a TV analyst before resuming coaching with the Celtics in 2004–05.
How old is coach Doc Rivers?
59 yearsOctober 13, 1961
How long has Doc Rivers been a coach?
Philadelphia 76ers
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Coaching career
Career history
As player:
What teams did Doc Rivers play for?
Rivers went on to play 864 regular-season games in the NBA, including stops with the Los Angeles Clippers (1991–92), the New York Knicks (1992–94), and the San Antonio Spurs (1994–96). He retired after the 1995–96 season with career averages of 10.9 points, 5.7 assists, and 3 rebounds.
Did Doc Rivers coach Kobe Bryant?
There, Clippers coach Doc Rivers, who coached against Bryant during a pair of NBA Finals with Boston, huddled with Magic coach Steve Clifford, who coached Bryant as a Lakers assistant in 2013.
What team is Doc Rivers coaching now?
Philadelphia 76ers
When did Doc Rivers go to the Clippers?
1991
How long was Doc Rivers the coach for the Clippers?
Vinny Del Negro coached the Clippers to back to back playoff appearances during his three-year tenure with the team. Doc Rivers was the Clippers head coach from 2013-2020.
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