The Professional Basketball Writers Association has recognized L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers as this year's recipient of the Rudy Tomjanovich Award, according to a report from Andrew Grief of The Los Angeles Times.
Clippers coach Doc Rivers has won the PBWA's Rudy Tomjanovich Award for "cooperation with the media and fans, as well as his excellence on the court." It's the second time he's won it — last time was 2011-12.
— Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) June 13, 2019
According to the PBWA, the Rudy Tomjanovich Award is given to head coaches for their cooperation with the media and fans, as well as excellence on the court. This marks the second time that Rivers has been given the award. He previously won it as head coach of the Boston Celtics in the 2011-12 season.
The Rudy Tomjanovich Award is named after the former Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers head coach who exemplified professionalism and respect to members of the media.
Doc Rivers, now 57 years of age, has long been recognized as one of the greatest coaches in the NBA. He led the Clippers to a 48-34 record this season, earning a No. 8 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. Ultimately, though, the Clippers were sent home in the first round, as they were defeated by the Golden State Warriors in six games.
Other finalists for this year's Rudy Tomjanovich Award included Kenny Atkinson of the Brooklyn Nets, Mike D’Antoni of the Houston Rockets, Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets and Nate McMillan of the Indiana Pacers. Previous winners include Jerry Sloan (2010-11), George Karl (2012-13), Frank Vogel (2013-14), Steve Kerr (2014-15; 2017-18) and Stan Van Gundy (2016-17).
Join us in congratulating coach Rivers for being recognized with this unique honor.
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