What Doc Rivers has said about James Harden playoff legacy
1 quote · 1 episode · Jun 17, 2026
Doc Rivers, Milwaukee Bucks head coach, has been quoted on James Harden playoff legacy once in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on June 17, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Rivers says Harden's ball-dominant style doesn't give teammates room to be great and is not a winning approach.
“See, James doesn't give everybody else enough room to be great. He is the only one that can be great on this team”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: 2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc Rivers (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 46:49
Episodes
2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc RiversThe Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 h 60 min
Bill Simmons and Doc Rivers break down the Knicks' 2026 NBA Finals win over the Spurs, Jalen Brunson's legacy, Mike Brown's coaching, and Giannis trade scenarios.
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