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Doc Rivers Reacts to Austin Rivers' Instagram Post

Former LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers reacted to his son's post.

Joey Linn

LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers (left) talks with guard Austin Rivers (right) against Phoenix Suns during a game at Staples Center.
LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers (left) talks with guard Austin Rivers (right) against Phoenix Suns during a game at Staples Center. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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11-year NBA veteran Austin Rivers is currently an NBA free agent. Several reports have indicated Rivers is still hoping for another NBA opportunity, and he seemed to suggest that himself in a recent Instagram message for John Wall who is also hoping to make an NBA comeback.

Via Rivers on August 31: “Still got it more than most... but the politics can weigh heavy these days!! All good though, going to keep making this transition look EZPZ... blessed and highly favored! Always thankful. #mixtapegoats @johnwall we changed the culture broski…”

Rivers shared several photos from former professional basketball player Michael Ade Ojo (@bellikemike on Instagram and X) at the UCLA Rico Hines runs.

In a new Instagram post, Rivers shared some additional photos from his trip to New York City.

“NYC,” Rivers caption his post.

Including a video of his father Doc Rivers on the phone, Austin received a message from the longtime NBA head coach.

Via Doc Rivers: “who thinks that’s funny…😂”

Austin Rivers and Doc Rivers
Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) talks to his father and head coach Doc Rivers against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. / Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Doc and Austin were together with the LA Clippers from 2015-2018 when the veteran guard had some of his best years. Still just 32 years old, Austin is hoping for another opportunity in the league.

In 707 career NBA games, Rivers has averaged 8.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. His best season came with the Clippers in 2018 when he averaged 15.1 points and 4.0 assists.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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