Doc Rivers

Guide Note

Former NBA player Doc Rivers is the head coach of the Boston Celtics. After playing for 13 seasons, Rivers began his coaching career with the Orlando Magic in 1999.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Glenn Anton Rivers
2. Born: October 13, 1961
3. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
4. Nickname: Doc
5. Height: 6' 4"
6. Weight: 185
7. Position: Point guard
8. High school: Proviso East High School
9. College: Marquette
10. Draft year: 1983
11. Spouse: Kristen Rivers
12. Four children

Prior to playing in the NBA, Rivers represented Team U.S.A. in the 1982 FIBA World Championship. He helped the team win the silver medal and was selected as the MVP of the tournament.

The next year, Rivers was drafted 31st overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Draft. After eight seasons with the Hawks, Rivers spent one season with the Los Angeles Clippers and two with the New York Knicks. He then spent two more seasons with the San Antonio Spurs before retiring as a player in 1996.

Rivers was hired as the head coach of the Orlando Magic in 1999. He was fired in 2003 and signed as head coach of the Boston Celtics in 2004. In 2008, Rivers led the Celtics to the NBA Finals.

• 1982: FIBA World Championship silver medal, tournament MVP
• 1988: NBA All-Star Game selection
• 2000: NBA Coach of the Year
• 2008: NBA All-Star Game Eastern Conference Coach

• 1983-91: Atlanta Hawks
• 1991-92: Los Angeles Clippers
• 1992-94: New York Knicks
• 1994-96: San Antonio Spurs
• 1996: Retired from playing
• 1999-2003: Orlando Magic head coach
• 2004-present: Boston Celtics head coach