The Los Angeles Lakers' dismissal of Frank Vogel as their head coach after three seasons didn't sit well with everybody. Add Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers to that list.
Rivers has reportedly been named as a potential candidate for the recently vacant Lakers coaching position. Asked about the rumor, the Sixers coach responded candidly about the struggles of working a job under such intense scrutiny and instability.
Via Silver Screen and Roll:
“It just makes our job so much harder,” Rivers said amid links to Lakers job. “I think it’s so unfair. I thought the Frank Vogel thing was so unfair. We work just like you guys work. How would you like your jobs to be mentioned every day? I mean, even if it’s someone wanting to have you, it’s just not right. I hate it. There’s nothing I can do about it.”
Asked about the possibility of him actually joining the Lakers in the offseason, Rivers made it clear he doesn't have a wandering eye at the moment.
“No, I’m not a candidate,” he said. “I have a job, and I am very happy in my job.”
Doc Rivers has had some history against the Lakers throughout his coaching career. He was the coach of the Boston Celtics during their NBA Finals clashes during the late aughts and then headed the crosstown rival Clippers for a handful of seasons after that. As far as he's concerned, the Lakers job is out of sight and out of mind.
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