Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, left, questions a call during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Doc Rivers would easily be considered the best coach in Los Angeles Clippers history.
Rivers spent seven seasons with the Clippers, making the playoffs in six of them — major success for a once-woebegone franchise.
This season's team, with the summer 2019 additions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, was expected to compete for a championship.
Rivers has been the coach in five of the Clippers’ six best regular seasons.
“I am immeasurably grateful to Doc for his commitment and contributions to the Clippers and the city of Los Angeles,” Ballmer said.