In the late 1990s and in 2003—the year between his head coaching gigs with the Orlando Magic and the Boston Celtics—Doc Rivers was a highly-respected TV commentator for Turner Sports and ABC Sports. He was praised for his candor and insightfulness when discussing NBA players.
Rivers displayed that same commanding style while appearing on ESPN on Tuesday. Rivers joined Magic Johnson, Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon in a panel discussion on the NBA finals. During the discussion, the conversation turned to Toronto Raptors star swingman Kawhi Leonard. The 27-year-old former San Antonio Spurs star has taken his game to another level in the 2019 playoffs.