Doc Rivers is a former professional basketball player and currently the coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a player, he was named an NBA All-Star in 1988. He led the Boston Celtics to their 2008 NBA Championship win, as a coach. Rivers was named the 2000 NBA Coach of the Year while with the Orlando Magic, and he served as the NBA All-Star Game Head Coach three times.
In recognition of his coaching achievements, Rivers was named one of the Top 15 Coaches in NBA History during the NBA’s 75th anniversary celebrations.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Glenn Anton “Doc” Rivers was born on October 13, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. He stands 193 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 84 kg. Rivers played as a right-handed shooter and played as a point guard.
| Position | Point Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.93 m / 95 kg |
| Born | 13 Oct 1961 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Doc |
| Team History | |
San Antonio
|
1994 - 1996 |
New York
|
1992 - 1994 |
LA Clippers
|
1991 - 1992 |
Atlanta
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1983 - 1991 |
He got his nickname “Doc” from former Marquette assistant coach Rick Majerus, who was impressed by Rivers wearing a “Dr. J” T-shirt.
High School and College Career
Rivers attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois. He then played college basketball for Marquette University from 1980 to 1983. At Marquette, Rivers was a standout player, averaging 13.9 points and 4.6 assists per game over his three-year career.
Professional Career
Rivers was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 31st overall pick in the 1983 NBA Draft. He spent the majority of his playing career with the Hawks, earning an All-Star selection in 1988. Rivers also played for the Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, and San Antonio Spurs.
Over his 13-year NBA career, Rivers averaged 10.9 points, 5.7 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Rivers began his coaching career with the Orlando Magic in 1999. He won the NBA Coach of the Year award in his first season. Rivers then coached the Boston Celtics from 2004 to 2013, leading the team to an NBA championship in 2008.
Rivers coached the Los Angeles Clippers from 2013 to 2020 and the Philadelphia 76ers from 2020 to 2023. In 2024, he became the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Career Highlights
As a Player:
- 1988 - NBA All-Star
- 1982 - FIBA World Cup MVP
- 1982 - USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year
- No. 31 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles
- 1980 - Mr. Basketball USA
- 1980 - First-team Parade All-American
- 1980 - McDonald’s All-American
As a Coach:
- 2008 - NBA champion
- 2000 - NBA Coach of the Year
- 2008, 2011, 2021, 2024 - NBA All-Star Game head coach (4 times)
- Top 15 Coaches in NBA History
NBA Career Statistics
- Points: 9,377 (10.9 ppg)
- Assists: 4,889 (5.7 apg)
- Steals: 1,563 (1.8 spg)
Medal Record
Men’s Basketball, Representing United States
- Silver - 1982 Colombia FIBA World Cup
As a Coach:
- 1999–2003 - Orlando Magic
- 2004–2013 - Boston Celtics
- 2013–2020 - Los Angeles Clippers
- 2020–2023 - Philadelphia 76ers
- 2024–present - Milwaukee Bucks
