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Doc Rivers is an American professional basketball coach
Doc Rivers‘ Early Life
Glenn Anton “Doc” Rivers was born on October 13, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, US.
Doc Rivers’ Age
Doc Rivers is 61 years old as of 2022 since he was born in 1961.
Doc Rivers’ Parents & Family
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Doc Rivers was born and raised by Grady and Betty Rivers. He grew up with his younger brother, Grady Rivers Jr.
Doc Rivers grew up in Maywood, in Proviso Township, 10 miles from downtown Chicago. He spent a lot of time at the ‘Chicago Stadium,’ watching his favorite players.
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Doc Rivers’ uncle Jim Brewer and his cousin Byron Irvin, played for the ‘NBA,’ and his cousin Ken Singleton, was a baseball player in the ‘Major League.’
Doc Rivers attended high school at ‘Proviso East in Maywood, and then went to college at ‘Marquette.’ That is where he got his nickname, “Doc,” because he always wore an old “Dr. J” T-shirt in honor of ‘NBA star Julius Erving.
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Doc Rivers’ Career
Doc Rivers is an American professional basketball coach who heads the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association.
He was part of the national team and represented the US in the 1982 ‘FIBA World Championship.’ The team got the silver medal.
Doc Rivers had three seasons at ‘Marquette,’ averaging 13.9 points and 4.6 assists. However, he did not ignore his education. He earned his degree in political science in 1985.
Before joining the Philadelphia 76ers, Doc Rivers served as head coach for Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Doc Rivers played Basketball at college and professional levels for the Marquette University, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, and the San Antonio Spurs.
Doc Rivers’ Wife
Doc Rivers is married to Kristen. He encountered his wife on a blind date set up by his father.
Doc Rivers and Kristen tied the knot in 1986 and they have four known children: Jeremiah. Callie, Spencer, and Austin Rivers
Doc Rivers’ Daughter, Callie Rivers
Callie Rivers is a 32-year-old daughter of Doc Rivers and she is married to American basketballer, Seth Curry.
Spencer Rivers is a 26-year-old son of Doc Rivers who formerly played college basketball and is now serving as Skills Development Coach for the Philadelphia 76ers.
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