The Clippers chose to compete with head coach Doc Rivers on Monday, according to ESPN Adrian Wozniacki.
Rivers spent seven seasons as head coach of Los Angeles from 2013-20. Clippers reached the playoffs in six seasons with Rivers, winning 27 playoff games in the process. But despite their continued success, Los Angeles failed to make the finals before deciding to part with the Rivers.
“Clippers Nation, thank you for allowing me to be your coach and for all your support in making this a winning franchise.” Rivers said In a statement on Friday. “Thank you to all the players, coaches and staff for helping us get there.”
The Clippers posted a 49-23 regular-season record in the year 2019-20 as free-agent acquisition poets Leonard and Paul George joined the rivers. But the additions did not lead to the success of the posts ason. Los Angeles lost to the Nuggets in the second round after taking a 3-1 series lead, extending the finish line in Game 7. The Clippers will enter 2020-21, looking for their first NBA Finals in franchise history.
Rivers holds the NBA record of 943–681 in 21 seasons as head coach. He won the final with the Celtics in 2008.
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