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Doc Rivers Admits His Job Isn’t Safe After Early Playoff Exit

Doc Rivers didn't seem confident about keeping his job after Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
May 15, 2023
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The Philadelphia 76ers have crashed out of the NBA playoffs in the second round for the fourth time in the last five seasons. Despite all the changes over the years, the 76ers just haven’t been able to get over the hump.  

Doc Rivers has been the 76ers’ coach for the last three seasons and is aware that his job may be gone after the recent spree of elite head coaches being fired.

“Yeah. I think I got 2 years left… No one’s safe in our business. I get that.”

Reporter: “Are you planning to coach [the Sixers] next year?”

Doc Rivers: “Yeah. I think I got 2 years left.”

“Given the tenor of what you’ve seen the last 2 years, are you—“

“No one’s safe in our business. I get that.”

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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 14, 2023

Rivers took over at the start of the 2020-21 season, being fired from the Los Angeles Clippers after blowing a 3-1 series lead in the second round. His first season in Philly ended with a shocking second-round exit at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. In the 21-22 season, Philly lost to the Miami Heat in the second round, and this season, they’ve lost to rivals Boston.  

Big changes are going to sweep the 76ers franchise in the summer as they try to complete building around this season’s MVP, Joel Embiid.


Game 7 Drubbing

The 76ers could’ve finished the series in Game 6 but went offensively ice-cold in the fourth quarter and saw Jayson Tatum come back from a 1-13 performance to a 16-point quarter to win the game for Boston. Game 7 was even worse for the 76ers, as they let the Celtics go on a 33-5 run in the middle of the game that ensured Boston would take this one home.

Jayson Tatum broke the record for most points in a Game 7 with a 51-point performance, as Joel Embiid disappeared and scored just 15 points on 27.8% efficiency. Even after this, Embiid found a way to blame roster construction ahead of a summer where James Harden is looking to end his stint with Philly and possibly rejoin the Houston Rockets.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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