Tag: Doc Rivers
Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid’s day off: “You’re not (MVP) for just one game”
On Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, the Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid returned from a hotly debated one-game absence because of injury...
Doc Rivers notes importance of meeting of current 76ers with ’83 title team
Doc Rivers is nothing but proud of his current Philadelphia 76ers team to have that significant connection with the franchise's 1982-83 championship team. Philadelphia celebrated...
Doc Rivers’ take on ongoing fiery discussions of MVP race
Doc Rivers is hoping that the heated banter of fans on the MVP race will finally be over this season. Joel Embiid remains the favorite...
Doc Rivers says Joel Embiid dominating on both ends right now
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers spoke about Joel Embiid’s dominance after Friday’s 121-82 road win vs. the Charlotte Hornets (38 points/13 rebounds/5 assists/4...
Doc Rivers on Jaden Springer: “He’s going to be an elite defensive player”
76ers' sophomore Jaden Springer has only appear in 9 games during his first two years in the NBA, yet he has earned a massive...
Jalen McDaniels heaps praise from Doc Rivers after reliable play vs. Pacers
The one-two-star punch combo of Joel Embiid and James Harden made their usual way for the Philadelphia 76ers this time on Monday against the...
Doc Rivers on a crazy end on Saturday night
The Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers talked to the media following Philly's shocking loss to the Boston Celtics in Saturday night's thriller. Jayson Tatum...
Doc Rivers on 76ers’ 3-point defense: “Someone in this room could have made those...
The 76ers allowed the Celtics to score 19/35 three-pointers in the loss in Boston (99-106). According to Philadelphia's head coach Doc Rivers, his team...
Doc Rivers on what upgrade he would like 76ers to make
With the trade deadline approaching, the players as well as coaches are getting asked by the media about potential trades. 76ers head coach Doc Rivers...
Doc Rivers says 76ers don’t beat Nuggets without PJ Tucker
Following yesterday’s 126-119 home win vs. the Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers applauded PJ Tucker’s outstanding defense on 2x MVP Nikola...
Doc Rivers on Seth Curry: “I wanted to just smack him”
Seth Curry scored a season-high 32 points in the Brooklyn Nets' win over the Philadelphia 76ers 137-133 on Wednesday night. After the game, the...
Doc Rivers sounds on 76ers’ win against Kings
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Sacramento Kings (129-127), despite missing Joel Embiid and James Harden. It was their fifth win in a row. Tyrese Maxey...
Doc Rivers thinks LeBron James already achieved greatest career of all time, but Michael...
Prior to their matchup last Sunday with the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers provided his insights about the neverending basketball debate...
Doc Rivers on Jaden Springer: “I think he’s gonna be an elite defender”
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers discussed the play of sophomore Jaden Springer after Tuesday’s 147-116 home win vs. the Detroit Pistons (10 points/2...
Doc Rivers on Zion Williamson: “It’s like guarding a fast Shaq”
The 76ers started the year 2023 with the victory against the Pelicans (120-111). Philadelphia's superstars led the charge for the winners as Joel Embiid...
Ty Lue shows love to Boston: “This will always be a place in my...
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue says he will forever cherish his time in Boston as a Celtics assistant coach. (via CLNS Media): “It was...
Doc Rivers still fonds of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, admits having hard time parting ways in...
Despite the fact that it's been nearly four years since they parted ways, coach Doc Rivers still holds high regard for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander spent...
Doc Rivers reflects on playing for the Knicks: “Those ‘Go New York Go’ days...
After the Philadelphia 76ers’ 119-112 Christmas Day win at Madison Square Garden, head coach Doc Rivers looked back on playing for the New York...
