FULL Boston Celtics coach alum Doc Rivers Hall of Fame induction speech
Rivers was inducted into the Hall of Fame this week, introduced to the Hoops Hall by a trio of Celtics he helped hang Boston's Banner 17 with.
Doc Rivers, the esteemed former head coach of the Boston Celtics, has been honored with induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was introduced to the Hall of Fame by three legendary Celtics players, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, who were instrumental in leading the team to their first NBA championship in 17 years.
Rivers, born in Chicago, Illinois, began his coaching career with the Orlando Magic before making his mark as a head coach for the Boston Celtics. Following his tenure with Boston, he took on coaching roles with the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks.
The NBA's official YouTube channel compiled a video that captures the entire induction ceremony and Rivers' speech. Viewers can enjoy the highlight reel below. Havlicek Stole the Pod, a segment featuring the induction speech, is available on various platforms, including Blue Wire, iTunes, and YouTube.
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