Doc Rivers Quotes

For me, as a 14-year-old aspiring to be in the NBA, I wanted to hear from players.

I always had a dream to someday own an NBA team.

You've got to understand, every kid in college basketball, if you ask them where they want to play a game, in the NBA or college, they will tell you Madison Square Garden, a huge percentage.

Every kid who just played basketball knew about the Boston Celtics. They're one of the few teams who were always on national TV along with the Lakers.

There's no nights off in the NBA. That's what makes it so special. That's why everyone loves the game.

I was excited about going to the Lakers because they are probably the biggest brand in basketball.

Carmelo Anthony is one of the best players in the NBA.

When I got traded to the Lakers in '97, Kobe Bryant was just a rookie.

You can't take a night off in the NBA.

Every person that's in the NBA should experience playing in New York at least once in their career.

I think Isaiah Thomas has been a really nice player for the Kings.

That's one of the reasons I was drafted because I blocked three shots a game in college so I got to continue doing that in the NBA.

I was familiar with the Heat and their culture because I played with Dexter Pittman and he was here early in his career.

I was one of the best players in the NBA.

The Orlando Magic is a great organization.

I grew up a Seattle Sonics fan, in Washington state.

Everyone knows my career was catapulted to another level when I got traded to the Boston Celtics.

I think the NBA, they like competitive guys.

The Cavaliers used to play at the Richfield Coliseum, and I actually went to see them when I was a little kid. Mark Price, Brad Daugherty, Larry Nance, all those guys.

My observance as a practicing Muslim in the NBA is somewhat uncommon. Since joining the league in 2011, my dedication to my faith has aroused the curiosity of teammates, coaches, trainers and fans.

It's a league where guys are trying to play to the best of their ability, whether you're a superstar or trying to make the NBA.

Despite their tremendous talent, (NBA players) are still, by and large, young adults, seeking validation from an authority figure, and there is no greater authority figure on a team than the coach. Needless to say, in today's warped, self-indulgent climate, too many players couldn't care less about appeasing the coach.

Well, it used to be Kobe Bryant... the second best all time.... now, I have a new favorite player to play against... my former teammate, LeBron James.

It was a lot of fun playing against one of the best players to ever play this game in Michael Jordan. For me it was a dream to play against him night in and night out in the NBA with the New York Knicks.

Why aren't the Nets playing in Newark?