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Insisting that his coaching career is over, Doc Rivers joins NBC as an NBA analyst
The Hall of Fame coach says he is fully retired after 1,194 career wins and will focus on TV coverage this season.
- On Monday, NBC announced that Hall of Fame coach Doc Rivers will join the network as an NBA analyst for the 2026-27 season. Rivers declared, "I honestly can say I'm absolutely retired" from coaching.
- Rivers ranks sixth on the NBA's career coaching list with 1,194 wins across 27 seasons, having led the Boston Celtics to the 2008 championship and returning to the Finals two years later.
- The former coach previously worked with NBC during the 2012 London Games. Rivers noted, "It's funny when you think about half the staff, I've either coached or been the father."
- Rivers will provide analysis across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN throughout the season, leveraging his experience as a player, coach, and executive. He said this role allows him to "focus on giving TV my 100% attention."
- Assessing the upcoming NBA season, Rivers characterized the East as "very, very much top heavy," while identifying Minnesota as the "much-watched team of the year" due to its high-level talent.
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