LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was happy for Doc Rivers after he passed Red Auerbach on the NBA's list of winningest coaches.
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00:00 The LA Clippers 126 to 103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday was a special one for coach Doc Rivers
00:06 Not only was his team's first win in the bubble, but it was this
00:10 939th career victory and after surpassed Boston Celtics legend Red Auerbach
00:15 For 11th place on the list of the NBA's all-time winningest coaches
00:19 After the game star forward Kewilder had a lot to say about Rivers achievement and his mentality saying quote, it's amazing
00:26 It's only so many coaches that get to that mark. I think he's top 15 top 11 now
00:30 I'm excited for him, but he's a coach is not really worried about that stat
00:34 He's trying to focus on the main goal and that's winning a championship and everybody talks about himself. It's a team thing. I respect that
00:40 Rivers postgame comments back up Leonard's statement when asked about the miles
00:45 They quickly shifted the credit to everyone but himself
00:47 They didn't know he had overtaken Auerbach saying quote for me. I've been very fortunate
00:51 I've had unreal players and unreal coaches. I've had a great staff and great ownership
00:55 That's why I've been a coach this long under the circumstances. It's pretty cool
00:59 Rivers can make history again very soon too with tonight's victory
01:04 He's now just five wins short of time Bill Fitch for 10th all-time
01:08 Something to get a cheap world clippers begin their all-important title chase later this month
01:12 Rivers will aim to earn number 940 on Tuesday when LA returns to action against the Phoenix Suns