Glenn Anton Rivers (born October 13, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois), commonly referred to as Doc Rivers, is a retired American basketball player and the current head coach of the NBA's Boston Celtics. Rivers was known for his defense while playing in the NBA. His skills as floor general and point guard helped him transition into a coach following his playing career. He attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois. Read more at Wikipedia


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...Alfredo Aceves takes Victorino’s spot on the roster. The Brooklyn Nets were reportedly interested in Celtics head coach Doc Rivers to fill their vacant head coaching position. Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, however, denied the Nets...

Celtics Waiting on Doc Rivers' decision

...Ainge has confirmed that Doc Rivers that Doc will return for his 10th season with the Celtics. It sure sounds like at least Doc Rivers is coming back next year. Rumors are running rampant but believe nothing until you hear it from Wojo. Consider this the opening...

Report: Doc Rivers' return to Celtics not certain

...it sounds like there's a reason why neither Doc nor anyone on the team would come right out and say with authority that he's coming back next season. Because he still has to make up his mind. There still is the possibility — stress possibility — Rivers will...

The Brooklyn Nets list ... how long, who's on it?

...in coaching the team. He turned them down. It sure looks like that Nets tried to get the Celtics permission to talk with Doc Rivers. After that, we know (okay, we are told reliably) that the Nets are still gathering background materials on head coaching candidates....

Sources: Doc’s return to Celts no sure thing

...the Celtics’ strong desire to put the matter behind them, Doc Rivers’ immediate future with the club has still not been decided. There still is the possibility — stress possibility — Rivers will choose to walk away from his contract to coach the Celts. A source...

Felger & Mazz: May 24, 2013

...last night’s Bruins 4-3 overtime Game 4 loss to the Rangers. Was last night good Rangers hockey or bad Bruins hockey? Doc Rivers still hasn’t confirmed whether or not he will return to the Boston Celtics to coach next season. Why haven’t we heard from Doc...

2013 Playoff Predictions: 1st Round

...in seven Rochinski: When Rajon Rondo went down for the season, we all knew the Celtics were in trouble. From that point, Doc Rivers was at the helm of ship with no captain, as the C’s still don’t have a true point guard on the roster. That’s a problem, especially...

Trey Burke Scheduled To Work Out For Magic

...2013 Instead of undergoing surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left wrist, Luol Deng will rest the wrist. Read More. Doc Rivers has three years and $21 million remaining on his contract with the Celtics. Read More. Jabari Parker has the versatility to...

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Green: "We're finally trusting"

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Doc Rivers, Getty Images - Published on 2013-05-24 07:05:00 by FanNation

Doc Rivers, Getty Images

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Doc Rivers will be back as head coach of the Celtics in 2013-14, according to multiple reports. (Getty Images) - Published on 2013-05-16 16:12:00 by Metro - New York

Doc Rivers will be back as head coach of the Celtics in 2013-14, according to multiple reports. (Getty Images)

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Doc Rivers Head Coach - Published on 2013-05-15 15:19:00 by The Big Dead Sidebar

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Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers - Published on 2013-05-13 09:38:00 by Boston Celtics Report

Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers

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Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) - Published on 2013-05-07 22:32:00 by Sports Of Boston

Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New York Knicks' Raymond Felton (2) gets a high-five from a teammate as Boston Celtics' Doc Rivers walks onto the court after calling a time out during the second quarter of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Friday, April 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) - Published on 2013-04-26 22:49:00 by Winnipeg Free Press

New York Knicks' Raymond Felton (2) gets a high-five from a teammate as Boston Celtics' Doc Rivers walks onto the court after calling a time out during the second quarter of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston, Friday, April 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Published by Winnipeg Free Press on 2013-04-26 22:49:00

Image: Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers ( Kathy Willens/AP) - Published on 2013-04-25 17:49:00 by FOX Sports

Image: Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers ( Kathy Willens/AP)

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Doc has told me he’s coming back ... I talk to him almost every day about our team and what we are going to do moving forward....

in Boston Celtics Deny Brooklyn Nets Permission to Speak With Doc Rivers
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Doc has told me he's coming back...

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Well, I don’t think anyone is looking forward to [rebuilding]...

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