Doc Rivers was the Clippers head coach for seven seasons. It seems like he has been around for longer than that, not just because he also suited up for the Clippers during his playing career, but because of the outsized role he played as the face of the organization.
When the Donald Sterling audio leaked in April 2014, Rivers spoke for the Clippers. He was the sounding board for players to air their feelings about playing for Sterling and what to do next. He spoke with season-ticket holders and addressed protesters at the team’s business office.