Tag: Doc Rivers
Doc Rivers on James Harden: “He’s a grown man”
The Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers didn’t have a problem with James Harden going to Las Vegas in the middle of the playoffs:...
Doc Rivers hopes Joel Embiid will play in Game 2
The Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers said he hopes big man Joel Embiid, who becomes the first Sixer to win an MVP since...
Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid: “He is the real deal”
The NBA announced that Philadelphia 76ers six-time All-Star center Joel Embiid has been named the 2022-23 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player. Embiid is the fifth 76er ever to capture...
Doc Rivers proud of G1 win amid Joel Embiid out: ‘We have a bunch...
Even in the absence of Joel Embiid due to that alarming sprained LCL in his right knee, the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the massive challenge...
Doc Rivers: “My first year with Paul Pierce was rough”
Paul Pierce and Doc Rivers were part of the 2008 championship-winning team, but the player and the coach did not get on well when...
Doc Rivers: “The bubble was a disaster for our team”
Former Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers speaks on blowing a 3-1 lead in the bubble: “The bubble was a disaster for our...
Doc Rivers: NBA setting very dangerous precedent with Draymond Green’s suspension
Draymond Green missed Game 3 of the first round series between the Warriors and Kings after he was suspended for stomping on Domantas Sabonis. 76ers...
Doc Rivers upset on NBA’s assessment of Joel Embiid last G3 vs Nets
Doc Rivers isn't amused by how the league handled Joel Embiid's near-ejection situation in the Philadelphia 76ers' Game 3 victory against the Brooklyn Nets...
Doc Rivers: “Ja Morant can jump over a human being”
The Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers talked about if the NBA should ban charges after the recent injuries to Ja Morant and Giannis...
Doc Rivers hurls diss on past Clippers team
Doc Rivers got the best and ultimate confidence for the Philadelphia 76ers to win the title this 2022-23 season. Philly enters the postseason stage...
‘MVP race is over’ – Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid after 52-piece win vs...
Head coach Doc Rivers boldly proclaimed Joel Embiid as the Most Valuable Player of this 2022-23 season after the superstar big man delivered one...
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...
