Rivers took a break from the postseason pursuit to sit down with Ducis Rodgers to discuss basketball, culture and speaking out about issues affecting the community.
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Doc grew up as Glenn Rivers in Chicago and flourished as a basketball player in high school, college and the NBA.
Doc Rivers is much more than a basketball coach
He transitioned to coaching after his playing career ended and was just named one of the 15 greatest coaches in the NBA's 75-year history.
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Sports have always given him a voice but it became more evident as a coach. Circumstance put him in the middle of racially charged situations and Rivers found himself speaking out on those issues.
His willingness to tackle those topics has also given him a different perspective in the locker room with his players.
While his X's and O's have made him one of the league's most successful coaches on the court, his off-the-court impact is rounding out his reputation as more than a coach.