In his 13-year career as a player, Doc Rivers was an NBA All-Star once, in 1988. That appearance was sandwiched around seasons where he posted numbers that were nearly identical to the 14 points and nine assists he averaged in ’88 with the Atlanta Hawks.
When Rivers spoke before his Philadelphia 76ers faced the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, you could hear the experience in what he said.
“There’s All-Stars left off of every All-Star team,” said Rivers, who will coach in his fourth All-Star game on March 7 in Atlanta.
“There’s more than 12 All-Stars.