Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers is an American professional basketball coach, currently head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Before coaching, Rivers had a 14-season NBA playing career, becoming an NBA All-Star. He has been recognized as one of the 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History, signifying his impactful career both on the court and on the sidelines.
On October 13, 1961, Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers was born. He later became a professional basketball coach and former player.
In 1982, Doc Rivers played for the United States national team during the FIBA World Championship in Colombia and was named the tournament's MVP.
On March 4, 1986, Doc Rivers achieved a career-high 21 assists in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 1986, Doc Rivers married his wife Kristen, with whom he had four children.
In 1990, Doc Rivers received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for his community involvement and citizenship.
In 1991, Doc Rivers began playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, where he was a starter for one year.
In 1991, Doc Rivers concluded his time playing point guard for the Atlanta Hawks.
In 1992, Doc Rivers joined the New York Knicks, playing for the team for two years.
In 1994, Doc Rivers joined the San Antonio Spurs, playing for the team for two years.
In 1994, Doc Rivers played for the New York Knicks team that participated in 25 postseason games, which was a record at the time. He would later break this record as a coach.
In 1996, Doc Rivers retired as an NBA player and transitioned into his coaching career.
In 1996, Doc Rivers retired from professional basketball after playing 864 regular-season games.
In 1999, Doc Rivers became the head coach of the Orlando Magic, marking his entry into NBA coaching.
In 1999, Doc Rivers left his broadcasting job with TNT to join the Orlando Magic as head coach, marking a shift from commentary to coaching.
In 1999, Doc Rivers started his coaching career with the Orlando Magic.
During the summer of 2000, Doc Rivers, as coach of the Orlando Magic, attempted to assemble a "Big Three" team by courting free agent Tim Duncan, Grant Hill, and Tracy McGrady, but Duncan re-signed with the Spurs.
In 2000, Doc Rivers was named the NBA Coach of the Year following his first season with the Orlando Magic, despite preseason expectations.
In 2003, Doc Rivers was fired from his position as head coach of the Orlando Magic after a poor start to the season.
In 2003, after being fired by the Orlando Magic, Doc Rivers joined ESPN/ABC's NBA coverage as a commentator.
In 2004, Doc Rivers commentated on the NBA Finals for ESPN/ABC.
In 2004, Doc Rivers was hired as the head coach of the Boston Celtics after a stint as an analyst for ESPN.
In 2006, during his time with the Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers faced criticism from the media, including calls for his firing due to his coaching style.
On January 21, 2008, Doc Rivers, as the coach of the Boston Celtics, earned the honor to coach the Eastern Conference team for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game.
On June 17, 2008, Doc Rivers won his first NBA Championship as a head coach, leading the Boston Celtics to victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2008, Doc Rivers won his first NBA Championship as a head coach with the Boston Celtics, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2009, Doc Rivers, then head coach of the Boston Celtics, was credited with helping lure John Smoltz into signing with the Boston Red Sox.
In 2010, Doc Rivers led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals, where they faced the Los Angeles Lakers and lost in seven games. He considered returning to Orlando to be with his family, but decided to honor his contract with the Celtics.
On May 13, 2011, Doc Rivers and the Boston Celtics agreed to a 5-year contract extension worth $35 million.
On February 6, 2013, Doc Rivers achieved his 400th win as coach with the Boston Celtics after a victory against the Toronto Raptors.
On June 25, 2013, Doc Rivers was acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers from the Boston Celtics, also becoming the senior vice president of basketball operations.
In 2013, Doc Rivers became the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, transitioning from his role with the Boston Celtics.
On June 16, 2014, Doc Rivers was promoted to president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Clippers, while continuing his duties as head coach.
On August 12, 2014, the Los Angeles Clippers were sold to Steve Ballmer for $2 billion after the Donald Sterling controversy, and Doc Rivers remained with the team.
On August 27, 2014, Doc Rivers signed a new five-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
On January 16, 2015, Doc Rivers became the first NBA coach to coach his own son, Austin Rivers.
In 2015, the Los Angeles Clippers gave up their first round draft pick after acquiring Doc Rivers in 2013.
On August 4, 2017, Doc Rivers relinquished his position as president of basketball operations for the Clippers.
On May 23, 2018, Doc Rivers and the Clippers agreed to a contract extension.
On June 26, 2018, Austin Rivers was traded to the Washington Wizards for Marcin Gortat.
On May 31, 2019, Doc Rivers made comments on Kawhi Leonard, leading to the Clippers being fined $50,000 for violating the league's anti-tampering rule.
On July 10, 2019, the Clippers signed Kawhi Leonard to a three-year contract.
On November 8, 2019, Doc Rivers earned his 900th win as an NBA head coach after the Clippers' victory against the Portland Trail Blazers.
In 2019, Doc Rivers and his wife Kristen divorced.
On September 28, 2020, Doc Rivers stepped down as head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their defeat to the Denver Nuggets.
On October 3, 2020, the Philadelphia 76ers announced the hiring of Doc Rivers as their head coach.
In 2020, Doc Rivers became the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the Los Angeles Clippers.
On May 14, 2023, the Philadelphia 76ers lost the conference semifinals series to the Celtics.
Beginning in December 2023, Doc Rivers began serving as an informal consultant to Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin.
In 2023, Doc River's son, Austin, last played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, continuing the family's involvement in basketball.
In 2023, Doc Rivers was fired as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, concluding his three-year tenure with the team.
In the summer of 2023, Doc Rivers rejoined ESPN/ABC as part of their lead broadcasting team.
In January 2024, Doc Rivers left ESPN mid-season to become the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
On January 26, 2024, Doc Rivers was hired as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
On January 29, 2024, Doc Rivers coached his first game as the Milwaukee Bucks' head coach, which resulted in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.
On December 17, 2024, under the leadership of head coach Doc Rivers, the Milwaukee Bucks secured a victory in the NBA Cup final against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 97-81.