NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade
NBA coach Doc Rivers reflects on career and Hall of Fame induction
Longtime NBA coach Doc Rivers discusses his upcoming induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and confirms his retirement from coaching. Rivers reflects on his 27-season career, including his 2008 championship with the Boston Celtics and his experiences with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, and Milwaukee Bucks.
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This article provides a retrospective on the career of a prominent professional sports figure who has influenced multiple NBA franchises over nearly three decades.
Key Facts
- Doc Rivers has won 1,194 regular season games as an NBA coach.
- Rivers ranks sixth in NBA history for regular season coaching wins.
- Rivers won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.
- Rivers coached for 27 seasons in the NBA.
- Rivers won 114 playoff games as a coach.
- Rivers coached the Orlando Magic in his first season, leading them to a 41-41 record.
- Rivers coached the Los Angeles Clippers starting in 2013.
- Rivers was hired by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024.
Who's Mentioned
organizationNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame“Institution inducting Doc Rivers”personDonald Sterling“Former Los Angeles Clippers owner”organizationLos Angeles Clippers“NBA team”personAdam Silver“NBA Commissioner”organizationMilwaukee Bucks“NBA team”personDon Nelson“NBA coach”organizationBoston Celtics“NBA team”personLenny Wilkens“NBA coach”personPaul Pierce“Former player”personGregg Popovich“NBA coach”organizationOrlando Magic“NBA team”personPat Riley“NBA coach”personTyronn Lue“Former player and coach”personKevin Garnett“Former player”personJon Horst“Milwaukee Bucks general manager”personJerry Sloan“NBA coach”personDoc Rivers“NBA coach and Hall of Fame inductee”personRay Allen“Former player”personRajon Rondo“Former player”