![]() It takes a big man to compare himself to Pop, but it takes an even bigger man to actually fill those shoes. Gregg Popovich is the best NBA coach ever. Actually, Rivers has blown a 3-1 lead three times now, which is more than anyone else, ever.ĭoc Rivers is a very good coach and has seen a few years with a lot of success. ![]() You have fewer wins and fewer rings, but hey, you do have more blown 3-1 playoff leads than Popovich. But you aren’t anywhere near Gregg Popovich. “Would you ask Pop that question? No, you wouldn’t," said Rivers. ![]() I've earned that."ĭoc Rivers when asked how much of a 24-point blown lead was on coaching #Sixers /uOEhEQXU2L- Logan Reever January 22, 2022 "Would you ask Pop that question? No you wouldn't. When asked by USA Today reporter Austin Krell how much of the loss was due to poor coaching considering a 24-point lead was blown, I would say that’s a fair question. After his Sixers lost to the LA Clippers by a point after blowing a 24 point lead, the postgame press conference was tense, to say the least. It’s hard to compare yourself to the GOAT, but Doc Rivers tried to in a postgame interview on Friday. He has five NBA titles, an Olympic Gold Medal, and has been named Coach of the Year three times. He is currently third-most in wins ever but should take the record for himself this season. Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs is the best coach in NBA history. One man stands in Doc Rivers’ way, however, and will always be better than him. I’d say he’s a better coach than all of the aforementioned skippers, even if they have more rings. The anticipation for Tyrese Maxeys third year in the NBA is steadily building, and it sounds like his head coach is fully on board the Maxey hype train. He has a very good case at being inducted into the Hall of Fame someday.ĭoc Rivers could claim very well that out of most current NBA head coaches, he has had the best career. Doc Rivers has the tenth-most wins ever, won the NBA Finals in 2008, and was named Coach of the Year in 2000. So, as seems to be the norm for Rivers-coached teams throughout the years, the Sixers came out flat in Game 4 and Game 5 and let the Raptors. No head coach has ever blown as many 3-1 leads (three), and no one has more Game 7 losses (nine). The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the best NBA coaches ever currently employed. The same Doc Rivers who has the worst track record in league history at closing out teams in the playoffs. Erik Spoelstra, Steve Kerr, Nate McMillan, and Rick Carlise all come to mind. The NBA is currently home to several great all-time coaches.
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