Hours after he was fired following the 76ers’ second-round defeat against the Celtics, Doc Rivers released a statement Tuesday night thanking Philadelphia fans and the organization for their support over the past three seasons.
“I really enjoyed my time in Philadelphia—what a great city. I want to start by thanking my staff, the players, and the ownership group for their support,” Rivers’s statement read. “We got a lot done in a short amount of time.
“I’d also like to thank the 76ers fans. Whew … you guys are tough, and I think you’ve learned I’m tough too. I absolutely love your commitment to the city and its teams—never lose that. I wanted, just as badly as you, to bring another championship to Philadelphia. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to lead, to learn, and to love this great city.”
