Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to discuss highlights from the NBA tournament and their thoughts on the Pistons, Warriors, Cavaliers, Hawks, Raptors, and Suns. They also dive into whether they believe in the Bucks, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Thunder, and Clippers. The episode concludes with story time about a wild meeting with the San Antonio Spurs during the Western finals.

Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to discuss NBA surprises, including the new-look Clippers, Anthony Edwards, the exciting Rockets, and Bucks concerns. Then, Matthew Belloni talks about the dominance of Netflix in 2023 and the future of live sports.

Former NBA coach and current analyst, Doc Rivers, joins Bill Simmons to discuss various NBA topics including the Celtics' busy offseason, what makes the Heat special, and the James Harden saga. They also analyze opening night games, the overlooked Denver Nuggets, and the leadership roles of young players on the Celtics team.

Former NBA coach and current NBA analyst Doc Rivers joins Bill Simmons to discuss the struggling Warriors, the Lakers' struggles despite healthy stars, the Suns missing a key piece, the encouraging Clippers, and concern for the Bucks.

Doc Rivers, the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, shares insights on Team USA's gold medal win over France, praising Steph Curry's shooting and LeBron's strategic prowess. He also highlights Devin Booker's key role as an unsung hero. Later, fantasy football experts Joe House and Craig Horlbeck offer their top targets for the upcoming season, discussing potential sleeper picks and analyzing player performances, including those recovering from injuries. Their light-hearted banter adds an entertaining layer to their strategic advice.

Guest Doc Rivers, Bucks coach, talks about taking over in Milwaukee, the wacky Eastern Conference postseason, Celtics triumph in Dallas, and NBA stories. They delve into player development, team dynamics, defensive strategies, and the desire to chase championships with legendary duos.

JJ Redick and Tommy Alter open the mailbag to discuss Doc Rivers, potential new face of the NBA, Bucks season outlook, traits of top NBA coaches, scheme and play analysis, building dream teams, passing techniques, and youth basketball concepts.

First-year head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, Doc Rivers, discusses the firing of Adrian Griffin and whether he is a better fit for the Bucks. The hosts also explore the challenges of balancing a star player's demands with the needs of the franchise. They delve into the stress and uncertainty of trade deadlines and share personal experiences with trade rumors. The podcast highlights the importance of staying focused despite rumors and features inspiring stories of sacrifice in basketball careers.

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).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out http://theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Doc RiversProducers: Isaiah Blakely and Steve Ceruti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doc Rivers discusses competing against Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan, raising high-level athletes like Austin Rivers, identifying underrated NBA talents, sharing Lob City stories from coaching the Clippers, and engaging in basketball trivia