The Philadelphia 76ers have decided to part ways with head coach Doc Rivers after three seasons and three consecutive second-round playoff exits. The news was announced on Thursday, October 1st, 2020.
Rivers was hired in October of 2019 to replace Brett Brown, who had been the head coach of the 76ers since 2013. Rivers had a successful tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers, leading them to the playoffs in seven of his eight seasons. He was expected to bring a championship pedigree to the 76ers, but the team failed to make it past the second round of the playoffs in each of his three seasons.
The 76ers have been one of the most talented teams in the NBA for the past few years, but have been unable to put it all together and make a deep playoff run. The team has been plagued by inconsistency and a lack of chemistry between its star players, which has led to several disappointing postseason exits.
Rivers’ departure marks a new era for the 76ers, as they look to find a coach who can bring the team together and help them reach their championship aspirations. The team has already begun its search for a new head coach and is reportedly looking at several candidates, including former Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni and former Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson.
It remains to be seen if the 76ers can find the right coach to lead them to a championship, but one thing is certain: the team is in need of a fresh start and a new direction. With Rivers gone, the 76ers are hoping that they can finally break through and make a deep playoff run.
