What Doc Rivers has said about Oklahoma City Thunder
2 quotes · 2 episodes · Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026
Doc Rivers, Milwaukee Bucks head coach, has been quoted on Oklahoma City Thunder 2 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 Sam Presti learned that acquiring role players like Caruso and Hartenstein, not just stars, changed the Thunder.
“You know what changed their team? He went out and got Caruso and Hardenstein”
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 1:45:13
Rivers said Oklahoma City's playoff loss proved that there are no dynasties in the current NBA.
“Mid-season, Bill, everyone said there's a dynasty, and it's in Oklahoma. And we've been proven once again. There are no dynasties”
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 38:48
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.
- 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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