Doc Rivers Makes Announcement About NBA Coaching Future
Summary
Doc Rivers confirmed that he does not plan to coach in the NBA again after parting ways with the Milwaukee Bucks. He said he might work in a team’s front office but wants to take a break from coaching for now.Key Facts
- Doc Rivers was the Bucks' head coach for three seasons and had a record of 97 wins and 103 losses with them.
- The Bucks missed the playoffs in the 2023-2024 season for the first time since 2016, finishing with a 32-50 record.
- Rivers said the team’s problems off the court with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo were different from what was reported in the media.
- Rivers told ESPN he met with the Bucks’ owners seven weeks ago and decided he was done coaching.
- He has coached in the NBA for 27 seasons, winning the championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008 and being named Coach of the Year in 2000.
- Rivers might take an advisory role or work in a team's front office but will take a break in the short term.
- He was named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with induction planned for August 15, 2026.
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