Comments on: 213Hoops Roundtable: Reaction to Doc Rivers Firing

By: dhpat

dhpat — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:59:25 +0000

Also, Steve Perrin’s comment that Doc as a basketball coach vs. a calm respected leader for civilized folks — it was why his leaving our team is so bittersweet. My wife commented — it is like we lost the Clippers Dad.

By: dhpat

dhpat — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:56:34 +0000

Agreed on Doc being great for young players (he really helped DJ into a real pro), but I’m scratching my head on Doc going to the Sixers.

By: Robert Dailey

Robert Dailey — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:17:51 +0000

The Clippers cannot afford to NOT win a championship next season (or at the very least win the West and make it to the NBA finals).
Leonard and George can opt out after next season, and Ballmer has invested way too much in ramping up this franchise from roster, to coaching staff, to front office, to facilities, etc.

Could the evidence be any clearer that Rivers is not the guy who can lead them there? In his seven seasons here, he has had five season rosters widely viewed as comprised of championship contending talent. In those five seasons, he has won just three playoff series, never getting out of the second round. And twice he has had teams shockingly collapse after gaining 3-1 leads.

What else is there to consider?

By: Thretch

Thretch — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:56:09 +0000

Yes, I like Doc. But he’s had a long run and a change is due. Coaches are fired for a lot less than this

By: chogokin

chogokin — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 21:42:50 +0000

We talk about players fitting in certain teams (e.g. Jimmy Butler on Miami is a perfect fit, Al Horford on Philly notsomuch), and I think it works the same way for coaches. Doc is the perfect coach for a young team with lower expectations that’s looking for an identity – his extreme loyalty can work wonders for young players’ confidence (e.g. DJ improved by leaps and bounds under Doc, and for as much hate as we give him, so did Trez), but this same quality wrecked the chemistry on this year’s veteran team that had championship aspirations. If he coaches again this upcoming season, I hope he winds up on a team like the Kings, Pelicans, or Pacers, and *NOT* on a team like the 76ers or Rockets.

I’ll always be thankful to Doc for helping to stabilize and legitimize this franchise, and I hope the team honors him eventually, but honestly this move was way overdue.

By: TheGreatestShowman

TheGreatestShowman — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:50:30 +0000

Love the takes especially from our former fearless leaders and the OGs!

After 24 hours, Doc’s firing feels a bit cathartic. He’s the last visible holdover from the DTS and Lob City days, and maybe the curse will finally be lifted if you believe in those things? I just hope that Ballmer and the FO don’t buy the hype that were a championship level team that simply fell short due to coaching. This team still has serious structural flaws and needs a couple more bold moves to get us into contention.