The Milwaukee Bucks have officially announced the appointment of Doc Rivers as the 18th head coach in franchise history. Rivers, a seasoned NBA coach, brings a wealth of experience and success to the Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks Hire Doc Rivers as Head Coach: https://t.co/YXag3nJicW
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 27, 2024
Coaching Experience:
- Orlando Magic (1999-2003): Rivers previously served as the head coach of the Orlando Magic, where he began his coaching career.
- Boston Celtics (2004-2013): Rivers achieved significant success with the Boston Celtics, leading them to two NBA Finals appearances and winning the championship in 2008.
- Los Angeles Clippers (2013-2020): Rivers later coached the Los Angeles Clippers, guiding them to multiple playoff appearances.
- Philadelphia 76ers (2020-2023): In his most recent coaching stint, Rivers led the Philadelphia 76ers for three seasons, amassing a regular-season record of 154-82 (.653) and making the playoffs each year.
Career Achievements:
- NBA Championship: Rivers secured an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.
- Playoff Success: He led his teams to the playoffs in 19 out of his 24 seasons as a head coach, with two trips to the NBA Finals.
- NBA Coach of the Year (1999-2000): Rivers was honored as the NBA Coach of the Year in the 1999-2000 season.
- Top 15 Coaches in NBA History (2022): Recognized as one of the 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA history in 2022.
Accomplishments with the Bucks:
- Rivers takes over as the head coach of the Bucks with a regular-season record of 1,097 wins, ranking ninth-most in NBA history.
- His 111 playoff victories are the fourth-most in league history.
- The Bucks organization expressed confidence in Rivers’ leadership qualities, innovation, and ability to maximize the team’s potential.
Personal Connection:
- Doc Rivers has a personal connection to Milwaukee, having played and graduated from Marquette University. His number 31 jersey hangs in the rafters of Fiserv Forum.
- An introductory press conference for Doc Rivers is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 27, at 11:30 a.m. in the Jim Paschke Interview Room at Fiserv Forum.
The Bucks organization and fans are excited to welcome Doc Rivers, and the appointment marks a significant development in the team’s coaching leadership.
The Milwaukee Bucks officially hire Doc Rivers as their head coach https://t.co/jKQEbcjXg9 via @JimOwczarski
— Mary Spicuzza (@MSpicuzzaMJS) January 27, 2024
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