64-year-old Rivers announces retirement! NBA champion + Cup champion, 27-year coaching career ends

On April 18 Beijing time, Hall of Fame-bound coach Doc Rivers officially announced his retirement, stepping down as an NBA head coach, during Bill Simmons' podcast. The 64-year-old Rivers spanned 27 years in his coaching career, leading the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks.

His regular-season record totals 1194 wins and 866 losses, a winning percentage of 58.0%, with a playoff record of 114 wins and 112 losses. In a recent interview with Bill Simmons, Rivers discussed his future plans. He revealed that the Bucks were willing to keep him, but he personally needs a break and expects he will not coach any team again.

Rivers' career earned numerous coaching honors, retiring with a full trophy case—

2008 NBA Champion

2024 NBA Cup Champion

2000 NBA Coach of the Year

4-time NBA All-Star Game head coach (2008, 2011, 2021, 2024)

“I love coaching, always have, and achieved many successes in this profession, of course also experiencing countless ups and downs,” Rivers said. “But ultimately, I've been working continuously for forty years, never truly taking a break. I just want to rest now, step away from the court. Spend more time with grandchildren, enjoy life properly. I feel it's time to stop.”

Before confirming his departure from the Bucks, Rivers had been vague about his future direction but strongly hinted he would at least temporarily leave coaching. This August, Rivers will be formally inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, honoring his illustrious coaching career.

Although his two-plus seasons coaching the Bucks were mediocre and unsatisfactory, not a perfect ending, his historical status and legendary career in the NBA are already firmly established. All signs indicate we will not see him again on the sidelines.