Doc Rivers has reacted after news broke that the Los Angeles Clippers would not be bringing him back as head coach. Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Doc Rivers shares statement after being let go by Clippers

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 9/28/20

Doc Rivers has reacted after news broke that the Los Angeles Clippers would not be bringing him back as head coach.

Rivers confirmed his departure and thanked the players, staff, and fans. He added that he was disappointed to not be able to complete his goal of bringing a title to the organization.

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— doc rivers (@DocRivers) September 28, 2020

Rivers leaves the Clippers on the edge of a championship, but was unable to bring it home. The team collapsing in the Western Conference semifinals was clearly the last straw.

Rivers made some curious decisions during the playoffs that reportedly left his players confused. Perhaps that played a role in his departure. Someone had to take the fall for what happened to the team in the playoffs, and Rivers was the simplest and most logical target.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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