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.
On March 19, 2009, Rivers was fined $25,000 by the NBA for criticizing a referee during a March 17, 2009, game against the Chicago Bulls. He was ejected from the game after his second technical foul and continued to shout at referee Bill Kennedy.ESPN.com: Coach Rivers fined $25,000 by NBA
NBA Career
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.NBA.com: Doc Rivers
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.NBA.com: Doc Rivers
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 Championship.NBA.com: Doc Rivers
Career Highlights
Timeline
Doc Rivers Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Boston Celtics
- Player Stats | Coaching Record
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 185
- Playing Career: 1983-1996
Doc Rivers Timeline
1961: Born on October 13
1983: Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks
1991: Los Angeles Clippers
1992: New York Knicks
1994: San Antonio Spurs
1996: Retires from playing
1999: Begins head coaching career with the Orlando Magic
2000: NBA Coach of the Year
2004: Head coach of the Boston Celtics
2008: Coaches East All-Stars, leads Celtics to the NBA title
References
Fast Facts
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Full name
Glenn Anton RiversNBA.com: Doc Rivers
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Born
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Birthplace
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Nickname
Doc
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Height
6'4"
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Weight
185 lbs
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Position
Point guard
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High school
Proviso East High School
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College
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Draft year
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Spouse
Kristen Rivers
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Fact:
Four children
