Talk:Doc Rivers

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How did he get his nickname? 71.205.170.70 (talk) 21:53, 16 June 2008 (UTC)Reply

Second. I'd like it if someone could explain this origin. Chachilongbow (talk) 08:23, 19 June 2010 (UTC)Reply

In the first sentence of the part about Rivers' playing career I found this: 'moving into the starting lineup due to injury'. How could he play in the starting linup if he was injured? Shakurazz (talk) 12:48, 16 December 2009

The metadata contains a correct new caption for the updated photo, but this text is not showing up live; thus, current caption is incorrect. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.83.70.117 (talk) 20:12, 18 June 2010 (UTC)Reply

the description is all messed up it says he is sitting with other personal which he is not, maybe someone could go and fix it to its correct ways? thank you. --72.73.119.4 (talk) 09:42, 2 August 2010 (UTC)Reply

Today, June 24, 2013, Doc Rivers was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers for a 2015 first-round pick. He will replace Vinny Del Negro as the coach of the Clippers. Someone should change that page and add that information. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.63.220.2 (talk) 11:11, 24 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

It is not official. DaHuzyBru (talk) 15:32, 24 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2013/06/23/doc-rivers-kevin-garnett-trade-los-angeles-clippers-boston-celtics/2450593/ 142.197.21.18 (talk) 19:17, 24 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

Not official until either the NBA, the Clippers, the Celtics, or Doc announce it. EPX2 (talk) 23:29, 24 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

JUST BECAUSE THE MEDIA REPORTS SOMETHING DOES NOT MAKE IT VALID! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.54.168.169 (talk) 05:38, 25 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

Exactly! DaHuzyBru (talk) 07:00, 25 June 2013 (UTC)Reply

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Lost conference semis in 22-23 Matthew Campbell (talk) 22:10, 14 May 2023 (UTC)Reply

Isn't it 24 seasons rather than 25? 2A00:23EE:1D20:420C:8999:2CB8:F65E:6801 (talk) 22:50, 13 June 2023 (UTC)Reply

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I simply what to cite the 76ers 2021 playoff campaign. Sushidude21! (talk) 01:53, 10 September 2023 (UTC)Reply

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Tollens (talk) 02:21, 10 September 2023 (UTC)Reply

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Doc Ruvers is the new coach for the Milwaukee bucks! 2600:1700:13F0:940:C520:A91C:C90D:50E5 (talk) 04:01, 24 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

Unconfirmed. Wikepediathefreeencyclopedia1 (talk) 04:21, 24 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

Reasonable to lock the page since an official announcement has yet to be made. People trying to jump the gun need to calm down. 184.58.223.53 (talk) 04:36, 24 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Cannolis (talk) 04:25, 24 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

WHY IS HE LISTED AS A PLAYER FOR THE BUCKS INSTEAD OF THE COACH? 108.179.51.2 (talk) 18:37, 24 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

He is not the coach, calm down. 184.58.223.53 (talk) 19:36, 24 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

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Doc Rivers is now the Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach as of Wed Jan 24th. 2001:1970:5642:FF00:DC10:60C3:1CEE:F744 (talk) 20:13, 24 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Shadow311 (talk) 22:41, 24 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

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Head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks 105.224.81.25 (talk) 23:27, 24 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

 Not done: See the note at the top of the article. This will be added when it is officially confirmed. RudolfRed (talk) 00:07, 25 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

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During the time that Doc Rivers played for Marquette, the team was known as the Warriors, not the Golden Eagles. That change came much later, in the late '90s, much to the chagrin of many Warriors alumni. 97.80.93.222 (talk) 03:02, 25 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. M.Bitton (talk) 17:09, 25 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

I reverted this again as Wikipedia is not a crystal ball that harbors rumors. The fact the section included mention that no one has confirmed the hiring is the very reason it shouldn't be in an encyclopedia article yet. Keep this out until he's actually hired. --ZimZalaBim ^talk 02:13, 26 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

Hey @The ed17:, it is important to recognize that WP:SPORTSTRANS is an essay, and not a policy. --ZimZalaBim ^talk 14:48, 26 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

SPORTSTRANS anyways says If anything is to be presented at all,... It doesn't say it must be presented, and any additions are anyways subject to consensus (WP:ONUS).—Bagumba (talk) 15:11, 26 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

@ZimZalaBim: Hello! WP:CRYSTAL does not support your position, as that deals with "unverifiable speculation, rumors, or presumptions" (my emphasis). It goes on to say that "It is appropriate to report discussion and arguments about the prospects for success of future proposals and projects or whether some development will occur, if discussion is properly referenced. [...] Predictions, speculation, forecasts and theories stated by reliable, expert sources or recognized entities in a field may be included [...]".

SPORTSTRANS presents a model for including sourced information, satisfying readers who navigate here and expect to see something about what they're reading in the news, without violating any of our policies and guidelines. Re: this edit, that language is meant to signal to readers why we don't present the transaction as a done deal, like so many in the media often do. So in my view it's helpful to readers who aren't familiar with our policies/guidelines, but I don't particularly mind how that gets accomplished. Ed ^{[talk] [OMT]} 21:00, 26 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

What is with this incessant fixation on trying to jump the gun on this?? It isn’t verified officially yet. Calm down, already. You don’t need to be the ONE who changes the edit when it happens. 184.58.223.53 (talk) 22:42, 26 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

IT IS READY - IT IS OFFICIAL https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/1751086111978361239?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet 2601:647:6511:1550:48C0:3B99:CE70:D6DE (talk) 03:43, 27 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

Should miniseries Clipped be linked from this page now? Doc is linked from Clipped but it's not on his page yet. Potato tortoise (talk) 15:43, 19 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

ask Doc Rivers from View source lifted as edit.p.m 11:56 25 October 2024 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:B011:7C05:17C4:F42A:D041:964B:EC30 (talk)

Doc is now longer the Atlanta hawks all time assists leader. Trae young has surpassed him 75.164.198.136 (talk) 22:01, 14 December 2024 (UTC)Reply

ask Doc Rivers from View source lifted as edit.p.m 8:42 22 Notober 2025 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by ~2025-35750-82 (talk)

ask Doc Rivers from View source lifted as edit.p.m 6:49 4 February 2026 (UTC)

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Glenn Anton "Doc" Rivers (born October 13, 1961) is a former American professional basketball coach and player who was the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

https://heavy.com/sports/nba/milwaukee-bucks/nba-fans-react-doc-rivers-news-bucks-76ers/ TheFlyingElbow (talk) 02:28, 13 April 2026 (UTC)Reply

Not done for now: Reports of departures from anonymous sources (which the ESPN source cited here uses) are generally not reliable. See WP:BREAKING and WP:SPORTSTRANS. Once the departure has been officially announced, then this can be added to the article. Umby 🌕🐶 (talk) 02:50, 13 April 2026 (UTC)Reply