Doc Rivers is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has also been the head coach for the Orlando Magic (1999–2003), Boston Celtics (2004–2013) and Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2020). As a player, Rivers played in the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks (1983-1991), Los Angeles Clippers (1991-1992), New York Knicks (1992-93 thru 1994-95[start]), and San Antonio Spurs (1994-95[end] thru 1995-96). Born Glenn Anton Rivers on October 13, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Betty and Grady Rivers, he has a brother named Grady. Rivers graduated from Marquette while completing course work as an NBA player. He led the Boston Celtics to an NBA Championship in 2008 and became head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers in 2013. He married Kristen Rivers in 1986. They have four children.
Doc Rivers
Doc Rivers Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 13 October 1961
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birth Name: Glenn Anton Rivers
Nickname: Doc
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Occupation: Basketball coach, Former player
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: Black (African-American)
Religion: Christianity
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Doc Rivers Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 210 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 95 kg
Height in Feet: 6′ 4″
Height in Meters: 1.93 m
Body Build/Type: Athletic
Shoe Size: Unknown
Doc Rivers Family Details:
Father: Grady Rivers
Mother: Betty Rivers
Spouse/Wife: Kristen Rivers (m. 1986)
Children: Austin Rivers (Son) (Became a first round pick of the New Orleans Hornets in 2012), Callie Rivers (Daughter), Jeremiah Rivers (Son) (Played college basketball at Indiana), Spencer Rivers (Son)
Siblings: Grady Rivers Jr. (Brother)
Others: Ken Singleton (Cousin)
Doc Rivers Education:
Proviso East High School
Marquette University
Doc Rivers Facts:
*He was born on October 13, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
*He attended Marquette University, where his coach gave him the nickname Doc.
*He played as a point guard in the NBA.
*He represented the United States with the national team in the 1982 FIBA World Championship.
*He was drafted in the second round (31st overall) of the 1983 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
*He began his coaching career with the Orlando Magic in 1999.
*He was inducted into the Marquette [University] M Club Hall of Fame in 2004.
*He was inducted into the Central Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.
*His son Jeremiah played college basketball at Indiana.
*Follow him on Twitter and Instagram.