Doc Rivers quotes

Doc Rivers is an accomplished American basketball coach and former professional player, recognized for his leadership in the NBA. His coaching career includes leading the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship in 2008. He is widely respected for his ability to inspire teams and develop winning cultures. Here are 5 of his quotes:

As a coach, you've got to do what's best for the team. If guys don't like it, they're going to leave. If they stay and don't like it, well, your team's going to suck anyway. Even if this happens, you still have to do it. You can't coach worrying about any individual. (Doc Rivers)
The thing a player has to ask himself: 'Do you want to choose winning over standing out?' Dwyane Wade made that choice, and I don't think he gets enough credit. View quote
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You're always growing as a coach, and I am not done growing, and hopefully I'm not done winning. View quote
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You've got to coach worrying about your entire team: whether that gets you a championship or whether that gets you fired. I think it allows you to coach free. You're coaching with freedom because you know you're doing what you think is right. View quote
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I don't think you should ever run from history. You should learn from it and embrace it. View quote
Doc Rivers

Doc Rivers

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Occupation: American Coach
Born: October 13, 1961
Quotes count: 5

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