What Doc Rivers has said about New York Knicks

3 quotes · 2 episodes · Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026

Doc Rivers, Milwaukee Bucks head coach, has been quoted on New York Knicks 3 times in 2 episodes 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 argues greatness is misjudged when it ignores winning and leadership, saying Brunson led rather than merely played his team to a title.
“And Brunson led their team to an NBA title. He didn't just play his team to an NBA title”
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 19:57
Rivers argued Karl-Anthony Towns played the best game of his career in Game 1.
“I thought Carl Anthony Towns played the game of his life. He was amazing”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Knicks Land a Haymaker, With Doc Rivers. Plus, a Mini-Mailbag, the End of 'Euphoria,' and a Movies Resurgence With Joanna Robinson and Chris Ryan. (Jun 4, 2026) · Listen from 3:24
Rivers argued the Knicks are not a fluke and are contractually set up to contend for years.
“This is not a fluke. This team's going to be good. They're going to be good for a long time”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Knicks Land a Haymaker, With Doc Rivers. Plus, a Mini-Mailbag, the End of 'Euphoria,' and a Movies Resurgence With Joanna Robinson and Chris Ryan. (Jun 4, 2026) · Listen from 36:29

Episodes

2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc Rivers
The 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.
The Knicks Land a Haymaker, With Doc Rivers. Plus, a Mini-Mailbag, the End of 'Euphoria,' and a Movies Resurgence With Joanna Robinson and Chris Ryan.
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 4, 2026 · 2 h 5 min
Bill Simmons and Doc Rivers break down the Knicks' Game 1 NBA Finals win over the Spurs, then Simmons answers mailbag questions and discusses Euphoria's finale and TV versus movies with Joanna Robinson and Chris Ryan.

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