Doc Rivers ends Lakers speculation, affirms commitment to Clippers
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Doc Rivers didn’t need long to end the rumors of him becoming the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. A day after veteran reporter Peter Vecsey sparked speculation about the Lakers potentially hiring Rivers, the Clippers head coach affirmed his commitment tDoc Rivers ends Lakers speculation, affirms commitment to Clippers
Doc Rivers didn’t need long to end the rumors of him becoming the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. A day after veteran reporter Peter Vecsey sparked speculation about the Lakers potentially hiring Rivers, the Clippers head coach affirmed his commitment to his team. Doc told reporters on Tuesday that he is “going nowhere,” and added that he has a new contract extension. Rivers’ original deal apparently called for an opt-out after this season, which the coach could have exercised to take another job if he wanted. That was scrapped as the two sides made a more solid commitment to each other. It’s a smart move from the Clippers. Though Rivers was overwhelmed when he had to serve as both GM and head coach, having his focus limited to just coaching has helped him do an excellent job. He’s proving yet again what a good coach he is. Read more