Doc rivers latest news
Doc Rivers is a professional basketball coach and former player who is currently the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Here are some of the latest news and updates about Doc Rivers:
Recent News:
- On June 15, 2022, the Los Angeles Clippers announced that they had extended Doc Rivers' contract as head coach through the 2024-2025 season.
- In May 2022, Rivers led the Clippers to the NBA playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, where they lost to the Utah Jazz in the first round.
- In April 2022, Rivers was named the NBA Coach of the Month for April after leading the Clippers to a 10-2 record during the month.
- In March 2022, Rivers became the 12th coach in NBA history to reach 700 wins, achieving the milestone in a 133-116 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Recent Interviews and Quotes:
- In a recent interview with ESPN, Rivers discussed the importance of player development and building a strong culture within the Clippers organization. "I think it's all about the culture. You can't just win games, you have to build a culture that's gonna last."
- In a post-game press conference after a win over the Golden State Warriors, Rivers praised his team's resilience and ability to overcome adversity. "I'm proud of our guys. We've been through a lot this year, and to be able to come out on top like that is a testament to their character."
Recent Awards and Accolades:
- In 2022, Rivers was named the NBA Coach of the Year for the second time in his career, after leading the Clippers to a 52-19 record and the second seed in the Western Conference.
- In 2021, Rivers was named the NBA Coach of the Month for January after leading the Clippers to a 10-2 record during the month.
Recent Transactions:
- On June 22, 2022, the Clippers signed free agent guard John Wall to a two-year contract.
- On June 15, 2022, the Clippers traded away forward Patrick Patterson and a second-round draft pick to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for forward Justise Winslow and a protected first-round draft pick.
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