https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2026/03/doc-rivers-to-be-inducted-into-hall-of-fame.html Rivers has compiled the sixth-most wins in NBA history across his 27 seasons as a head coach. The 64-year-old holds a career regular season record of 1191-861, for a .580 win-loss percentage. Rivers’ teams have made the playoffs in 21 of his 27 seasons, including the longtime coach’s lone championship with Boston in 2008. He also led the Celtics to the NBA Finals in 2010, when they lost to the Lakers in seven games. Aside from those two deep postseason runs, Rivers’ playoff results have been pretty mixed. Despite having a ton of regular season success with the Clippers and Sixers from 2013/14 to 2022/23, none of those clubs advanced past the second round. The only other team Rivers coached that reached a conference final was Boston in 2012. He holds a career playoff record of 104-102 (.504 win percentage).
He's the all time leader in blowing 3-1 lead in the playoffs. That alone should get him into the Hall.
