It had been quite a while since Doc Rivers wasn’t on an NBA bench.
The former point guard had put together quite a respectable resumé as a coach, but there has been little-to-no interest in his services as of late.
That should come as little surprise after he struggled to get past the second round of the playoffs with both the Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers, constantly getting outcoached and blowing big leads.
Even so, he’s already made more than plenty of money, he’s got an NBA championship, and he’s 61 years old, so he’s not in a rush to get back to the league.
In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, the former Boston Celtics coach claimed that he’s just ‘enjoying life’ right now, adding that he’s had quite a good summer.
Doc Rivers Uncertain On NBA Coaching Future, ‘I’m Just Gonna Enjoy Life’ https://t.co/aY9hJdZhPK
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) July 14, 2023
Truth be told, it might be the first time in a very long time that Rivers actually got to sit back and enjoy life instead of traveling the country to watch the Summer League and make plans for the upcoming NBA season.
Rivers’ coaching days might be far behind him, as his reputation in the league has taken a bit of a hit over the past couple of years.
He’s a great culture-setter and a solid coach in the regular season, but his meltdowns in the playoffs are well-documented.
Add his age into the equation, and he might not even be interested in that kind of stress and the physical and mental toll that being an NBA coach could take on him.
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