Kawhi Leonard Praises Doc Rivers after Passing Red Auerbach
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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00:00The LA Clippers 126-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday was a special one for coach Doc Rivers.
00:06Not only was his team's first win in the bubble, but it was his 939th career victory
00:12and after surpassed Boston Celtics legend Red Auerbach for 11th place on the list of the NBA's all-time winningest coaches.
00:19After the game, star forward Kewilder had a lot to say about Rivers' achievement and his mentality saying quote,
00:25It's amazing. It's only so many coaches that get to that mark. I think he's top 15, top 11 now.
00:30I'm excited for him, but he's a coach that's not really worried about that stat.
00:34He's trying to focus on the main goal and that's winning a championship. He never really talks about himself. It's a team thing.
00:39I respect that.
00:41Rivers' post-game comments back up Leonard's statement. When asked about the milestone,
00:45he quickly shifted the credit to everyone but himself saying he didn't know he had overtaken Auerbach saying quote,
00:55Rivers can make history again very soon, too. With tonight's victory, he's now just five wins short of tying Bill Fitch for 10th all-time,
01:08something he could achieve where the Clippers begin their all-important title chase later this month.
01:12Rivers will aim to earn number 940 on Tuesday when LA returns to action against the Phoenix Suns.