Last Updated on February 25, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Doc Rivers:
- Full Name: Glenn Anton Rivers
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born October 13, 1961
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m)
- Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
- Number: Wore jersey numbers 25, 31, and 32 during his NBA career
- Position: Point guard
- High School: Proviso East High School (Maywood, Illinois)
- College: Marquette University (1980–1983)
- NBA Draft: 1983, Round 2, Pick 31 by the Atlanta Hawks
- Teams Played For:
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- Atlanta Hawks (1983–1991)
- Los Angeles Clippers (1991–1992)
- New York Knicks (1992–1994)
- San Antonio Spurs (1994–1996)
- Championship Rings:
- As a coach: 1 (2008, with the Boston Celtics)
- None as a player
- Kids:
Doc Rivers has four children:- Jeremiah Rivers: Former professional basketball player
- Austin Rivers: Current NBA player
- Callie Rivers: Married to NBA player Seth Curry
- Spencer Rivers: Played college basketball and works in the NBA
- Siblings: Doc Rivers has three siblings, but specific details about them are not widely publicized.
Fun Facts
- Doc Rivers earned his nickname “Doc” while at a basketball camp after wearing a T-shirt of Dr. J (Julius Erving).
- As a player, Rivers was known for his leadership and playmaking ability, particularly during his tenure with the Atlanta Hawks, where he was the primary point guard.
- Rivers transitioned to coaching after retiring as a player and is one of the most successful coaches in NBA history. He has coached the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers.
- Rivers won the 2008 NBA Championship as the head coach of the Boston Celtics, leading a team featuring Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen.
- Off the court, Rivers is known for his advocacy for social justice and community outreach.