The Bill Simmons Podcast

Doc Rivers on Denver’s First Title, the Zombie Heat, Jokic Vs. the Greats, and Why It Wasn’t Philly

Jun 13, 2023

Doc Rivers, an NBA champion head coach, shares his insights on the Denver Nuggets' historic title win over the Miami Heat. He highlights Nikola Jokic's remarkable playoff performance and Jamal Murray's development as a key player. Rivers reflects on his final year coaching in Philadelphia and what Joel Embiid needs to reach championship success. He discusses the complexities of coaching James Harden and delivers behind-the-scenes anecdotes from pivotal playoff moments. Rivers' experience offers a fascinating look into basketball's high-stakes dynamics.

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Doc Rivers

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Team Dynamics and Individual Growth in Basketball

16min

Team Dynamics and Workout Routines: Reflecting on Success

5min

Navigating the NBA's New Era

4min

High Stakes and Coaching Dynamics

19min

Navigating What Ifs: Golf, Insurance, and MVP Debates

2min

Building a Winning Culture

5min

Game Changers: Team Dynamics and Star Performers

13min

A Year of Learning and Reflection

6min

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Podcast Conclusion and Upcoming Highlights

2min

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by NBA champion head coach Doc Rivers to recap the Denver Nuggets' first title win in franchise history over the Miami Heat in five games. They talk about what made this Nuggets team so special, including Nikola Jokic's historic playoff run, Jamal Murray's growth as a player, and more. Then, they discuss Doc's final year in Philly, his thoughts on what it will take for Joel Embiid to win a title, what it's like coaching James Harden, what happened in Game 6 against Boston in the second round, and more (45:06).

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Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Doc Rivers

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Steve Ceruti

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