Doc Rivers has officially retired from his coaching career and will join NBC as a basketball analyst for the upcoming NBA season. The announcement was made on Monday, with Rivers set to appear across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, and potentially undertake some studio work. Rivers, 64, emphasized that he is fully committed to his new role in broadcasting, stating he is "absolutely retired" and looking forward to dedicating his full attention to television.

Rivers’ coaching career spanned more than two decades, during which he accumulated 1,194 wins and coached 2,059 games, placing him sixth on the NBA’s all-time coaching lists for both categories. His notable achievements include leading the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship in 2008 and reaching the finals again in 2010. In addition to Boston, Rivers has coached the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Milwaukee Bucks.

Before his coaching career began with Orlando in 1999, Rivers had experience in broadcasting, working as an analyst with Turner Sports from 1996 to 1999 and later with ESPN/ABC during two separate periods in 2003-04 and 2023. He also served as a studio analyst during the 2012 London Olympics for NBC, covering a variety of sports, including handball. Rivers highlighted that his diverse experience as a player, coach, front-office member, and broadcaster offers him a unique perspective to share with viewers.

Rivers declined an earlier opportunity to join NBC as an analyst immediately after retiring as a player in 1996, explaining at the time that he could not guarantee he wouldn’t return to coaching. Now, feeling his Hall of Fame coaching career has concluded, he is ready to embrace the television role full-time.

Sam Flood, NBC Sports executive producer and president of production, expressed enthusiasm about Rivers’ return to the network, noting his distinguished career and extensive NBA experience as key assets to the broadcasting team.

Rivers described himself as honest and straightforward in his commentary, acknowledging that telling the truth might sometimes offend, but underscoring his commitment to integrity in his analysis. He also reflected on his long involvement with basketball, emphasizing that his new role allows him to stay close to the sport even as he steps away from coaching.