Doc Rivers, currently coaching the Milwaukee Bucks, is on the brink of becoming the seventh winningest coach in NBA history with 1,154 regular-season wins. His journey includes a celebrated tenure with the Boston Celtics, where he clinched a championship in 2008. Despite this success, Rivers is haunted by his history of losing three 3-1 playoff leads, a topic that stirs controversy among fans.

Rivers argues that the criticism is unfair, emphasizing the achievements of the teams he led. He recalls the 2015 playoffs with the Clippers, where injuries affected their performance against the Houston Rockets in a pivotal series. He believes that his teams often overachieved and cites his pride in never being swept in the playoffs.

Rivers reflects on the unique challenges faced during the pandemic-altered 2020 playoffs, noting that the psychological state of his players affected their performance in the bubble. Despite the criticisms, he accepts the playoff disappointments as part of his legacy.