Overview
- Doc Rivers, former NBA coach and player, has started his new role as a TV analyst for ESPN/ABC's top broadcast team, a position he had previously undertaken in 2004.
- Rivers has indicated that he is uncertain about his future in coaching following his career stints with four NBA teams, including coaching the Boston Celtics to a championship in 2008.
- He is taking a wait-and-see approach, stating he would need to see how this season goes to discern whether or not he misses coaching.
- ESPN's Head of Event and Studio Production, David Roberts, believes that Rivers is likely to be a part of the NBA coverage for several years to come, potentially limiting his return to coaching.
- Rivers is teaming with long-standing colleagues Mike Breen and Doris Burke for the broadcasts and will be focusing on providing honest commentary, hoping to enhance viewers' enjoyment of the games.