All anyone is talking about is his son's reaction. “Me and my dad have that relationship already where it’s strictly professional,” said Austin Rivers, who also had three rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot Saturday. by Connor Toole 1 year ago Facebook. However, Austin did say that his little stunt may have made Thanksgiving this year a bit hard to go to. LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers is ejected against the Houston Rockets after his son Austin Rivers urged the referees to give his dad a technical foul. Austin Rivers, point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers, is dribbling away from his Winter Park, FL, home. And with Rivers, we got to see it play out on national TV, and it was amazing. Check out this special moment between a father and his son: Austin Rivers cheered for his dad, Doc Rivers, to get a technical foul. Of course not! Follow. It's hard to even find the right words to say about what Karl-Anthony Towns has gone through over the last year. This was one of the most clutch moments of his career. Austin Rivers begged refs to T up his dad … Austin Rivers Hilariously Taunted His Dad While Successfully Encouraging The Refs To Eject Him From A Game #NBA. The Nets look like they should absolutely be a title contender.... Sign up for the Morning Win newsletter for an irreverent and incisive recap of daily sports news. We know each other as strictly basketball. He got his wish. Twitter. It's still not entirely clear why he was so upset, but it seemed to have something to do with a discrepancy between how many timeouts the Clippers had left. He’s out of here.” pic.twitter.com/MhZvHjBZ3K. You'll now receive the top For The Win stories each day directly in your inbox. section: | slug: austin-rivers-trolls-his-dad-doc-rivers-into-a-technical-foul-ejection-at-end-of-rockets-win-over-clippers | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | Houston guard Austin Rivers urged referees to give his dad, LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers, a technical foul as the Rockets rolled to an impressive 103-92 win. Just check out this quote from a 2016 profile by Arash Markazi of ESPN: "He doesn't really share his life outside of basketball with me," Austin said. A lot of people on the outside don't understand that because people think we have a relationship like every other father and son. But when Austin went to discuss the comment with the fan, the person suddenly lost … By Jack Maloney. There was some hope that we would see Paul George's Los Angeles Clippers debut on Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets, but while we still have to wait to see him in action with his new club, we were treated to a dramatic contest. Could you imagine Austin ever doing something like this to another coach? In a Washington Post profile by Candace Buckner last year, Doc said his relationship with Austin is "better," though he added, "there's a lot of good things to come out of it, but now you really want to beat him.". That's because he's been gone my whole life, and that's fine. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. But even if his sister didn't approve, the whole reason it would be awesome to have your dad in the NBA is for these kinds of moments. Doc and Austin may never have the prototypical father-son relationship many on the outside would like to think they do, but the Rivers family is now closer than it has been in years. Rivers on dad's technical: 'Doc's gotta keep his cool' (1:32) Austin Rivers says he enjoyed calling for his dad's technical foul and says he doubts he and Doc Rivers will go to dinner anytime soon. FlipBoard. Now with the Houston Rockets, Rivers still has no tolerance for fans mocking his dad. Towns revealed his positive diagnosis via a statement released on Twitter and it was absolutely gut-wrenching. Welp…. After the Clippers’ loss , Austin Rivers was asked about Bettye and his father’s relationship by Arash Markazi of ESPN . And he acknowledged that the holidays might be a little rough: Welp…. The NBA cannot go a single day without something dramatic shaking the league up. But then refs did just that and ejected Doc Rivers from the game, which Austin Rivers, who was traded from the Clippers by his dad during the offseason, seemed to really love it. Austin Rivers trolls his dad, Doc Rivers, into a technical foul, ejection at end of Rockets' win over Clippers Austin was enjoying the win. The Pacers moved Victor Oladipo, who clearly didn't want to be there anymore. Austin Rivers is quieting the skepticism of his dad Doc's trade that brought him to L.A. And also highly amusing. Austin Rivers was really laughing and calling for his dad to get a tech pic.twitter.com/WPtypgVN4p. It just can't. 11:49 am ET, Austin Rivers Calls For Doc Rivers To Get Technical, Nash hopeful Irving close to rejoining Nets, Knicks blow out Celtics, spoil Walker's season debut, Doncic jumps M.J. on triple-double list with absurd pass, Report: Simmons was told to expect trade from Sixers. Built in 2012, the contemporary residence is available for $3.1 million. It wasn't the most well-played game anyone's ever seen, but the Clippers battled back from a 17-point first-quarter deficit to give us an exciting final few minutes. Pic: ESPN. Austin Rivers then said after that it made his night: Austin Rivers is the best. Both families got more familiar with one another at those games. We just don't. Towns revealed that he, himself, has tested positive for the virus. 101 replies @sports +27 80: Jan 12 -BREAKING: MAGAt Congressmen LED TERRORISTS Th.. 66 replies @news x1 | 0 bx goons and 1 bystanders : sports : 1 month ago '10 #1: 1223 page views 17 … Late in the fourth, after the Rockets had pretty much wrapped things up, his dad, Doc Rivers, started vociferously complaining to the referees. Well, this was awkward. Rockets guard Austin Rivers is in the unique situation of being an NBA player with an NBA coach for a father. He just said his Dad getting thrown out made his night. @AustinRivers25 on his dad, Doc, getting kicked out: “I knew it was coming. He'll have to wait until later this month when they play again for that, however, because there's no question Austin won this round. pic.twitter.com/xnCwGQw9As, — Jason Lucas (@JasonVegas22) November 14, 2019, I'm almost fell my chair laughing at Austin Rivers tryna get his dad Doc Rivers a tech and then told him I'll call you later haha @HoustonRockets, — Romel Benjamin (@Roms_5) November 14, 2019, Doc Rivers and Austin Rivers this year thanksgiving pic.twitter.com/Ii5l0A9Si0, — noah (@SomeLakerFan) November 14, 2019, Confirmed, Austin Rivers not getting a Christmas present from Dad this year , (via @BleacherReport) pic.twitter.com/XNVHRpeE7U, Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The season isn't even a month old yet and things are already wild. Please check your email for a confirmation. Austin River and Doc Rivers shared an incredibly awkward/awesome moment in the final minutes of the Rockets' win over the Clippers. We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. Austin Rivers Eggs On Refs As His Dad, Doc Rivers, Gets Ejected: Watch By Kyle Rooney Kyle Rooney @_UncleRooney. November 14, 2019 09:16. Kid has always had decent potential, but doesn’t really scare anyone in the league. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/11/clippers-rockets-austin-rivers-begged-for-doc-rivers-to-get-technical-foul, James Harden tweeted a goodbye note to Houston following his trade to the Nets, James Harden's huge debut with the Nets sparked questions about Kyrie Irving, Landry Shamet hilariously trolled James Harden when he asked how much No. Not only did Brooklyn get its third star, but the Rockets also kickstarted their rebuild. Austin, then a cocky high school junior, was visiting his dad at the Celtics practice facility. Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers was throwing a fit in the final minutes of his team’s loss to the Rockets on Wednesday night when his son, Houston guard Austin Rivers, stepped in and begged the refs to call a technical on his dad. Austin Rivers gets his dad T’d up, mocks him as he gets thrown out of the game Austin Rivers definitely enjoyed this one. Austin Rivers always thinks he can beat anyone. That, alone, is heartbreaking. That said, it's worth asking: can they win the East in 2020-21? Rivers led Winter Park High School to back-to-back Florida 6A state championships in 2010 and 2011. Credit to Austin for coming up big when it mattered. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Harvard.' Now, it's also worth noting that Austin and Doc haven't always had the closest relationship. He also played in the 2011 Nike Hoop Summit for the Team USA, and was a McDonald's All-American. Nikola Jokic has an all-time hilarious starting lineup intro for himself, Everyone roasted Charles Barkley for his terrible take on NBA, NFL athletes jumping vaccine line, Rockets' Christian Wood jokingly calls out Shaq for not knowing much about his game, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I’ve seen that look before many times. 180 replies @wild'ish +58 97: John Wall Calls Out Harden. As Doc left the floor, Austin, clearly enjoying the antics, hyped up the crowd and motioned for his dad to call him later. He lost his mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, to COVID-19 earlier this year in April after she dealt with the virus for a month. Almost immediately, Austin started motioning for the referees to hit his dad with a technical foul. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | This week, the entire league shifted when the Nets traded for James Harden. . By David Fucillo @davidfucillo Nov 14, 2019, 4:44am PST Austin Rivers shows off LeBron's above-average bubble accommodations. James Harden is now a Brooklyn Net, pairing him with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to form one of the greatest Big 3s we've ever seen in NBA history. Rivers’ mother Bettye passed away almost a year ago, last June. On Friday, he had more bad news. Austin motioned for his father Doc Rivers to be ejected from the game. Austin Rivers encouraged officials to eject his dad Doc Rivers during a late-game meltdown. Austin said that the loss of his grandmother, Doc’s mother, had a difficult effect on his dad. But this is his dad, and you can joke around with family in ways you never would, nor should, with a stranger. Austin rivers persuaded by his dad doc not to sign with sixers. "He and I don't know each other like that. In fact, if this guy Austin Rivers were a Rugrat he would surely be Chuckie Finster. NBA veteran Austin Rivers has had to play under his father, Doc Rivers, for multiple years in his career as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. It was hilarious -- although maybe not to everyone, judging by Rivers' sister's reaction. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at pic.twitter.com/IMoPxIdIpf, — SB Nation (@SBNation) November 14, 2019, Austin Rivers to his Dad #NBA pic.twitter.com/DsmPXB9VtA, — James Caguioa (@JustDonDonIT) November 14, 2019, Austin Rivers asking for his father to get Teed up is about the best thing I've seen today! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/mlS6XhUlYh. Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers was seen Wednesday night calling on the referees to give his father, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers, a technical foul during their game. Doc and Austin Rivers have a complex relationship.Austin grew up in Florida (where the family settled while Doc coached the Magic) but his dad was mostly up in Boston coaching Celtics. He kept it up for a good while, until not only did Doc get T'd up, but he got tossed from the game. This is something that Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau discovered when he was an assistant on Doc Rivers’ staff in Boston. Fan Yells At Austin Rivers "You're Dad Sucks At Coaching" Then Get's Scared XDThanks For Watching And Don't Forget To Like, Comment, And Subscribe! Austin Rivers and Seth Curry, meanwhile, were teammates at Duke during the 2011-12 season. thanksgiving is going to be weird…. ", But even as they've grown closer over the years, helped in large part by Austin playing for Doc on the Clippers, it's still all business on the court. — Austin Rivers (@AustinRivers25) November 14, 2019, My favorite Austin Rivers moment in the #NBA pic.twitter.com/VEMs90nv8t, — Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) November 14, 2019, Austin Rivers asking for his dad Doc Rivers to get a Tech and mocking as he gets ejected might be the greatest moment in NBA history! Austin's dad is Clippers coach and 2008 NBA champion Doc Rivers. #rockets #Clippers pic.twitter.com/O80sbtJo70, — pray4peace (@breal8484) November 14, 2019, Austin Rivers is officially a legend for this. Austin Rivers spent four seasons playing for his father, Doc Rivers, with the Clippers. All Rights Reserved. Austin Rivers #25 and Chris Paul #3, formerly of the Los Angeles Clippers react to a call during the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. 1.4K Views 3 0. As impressive as Harden was, though, it was his teammate, Austin Rivers, who stole the show. Austin Rivers doesn’t exactly have too much street credit in the NBA. Getty Image. In any case, the reason he was mad doesn't really matter. James Harden hit a dagger 3-pointer with just over 90 seconds to play and finished with 47 points, six rebounds and seven assists in the Rockets' 102-93 win. pic.twitter.com/A9zqcBL8gV, — Brad Galli (@BradGalli) November 14, 2019, Austin Rivers tells his Dad to call him, after Doc gets ejected… #LACvsHOU pic.twitter.com/G1cy3ntzwV. And the Cavaliers now, all of a sudden, have every single center in the NBA. Rockets' Rivers: We can help fund BLM by playing. Austin James Rivers (born August 1, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 6M; 0:19 . 3X PLAT +20 173: Corey and Zo about to throw hands on 5150. It didn't stop there, either. thanksgiving is going to be weird…. I just started telling Tony (referee) get him and they got him. When Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers traded for Austin Rivers in 2015, he became the first son to play for his father in the NBA. Share on twitter. Hannah … Of course, a moment like that set social media on fire, and for good reason. After the game, Austin said he knew his dad was going to get ejected because he recognized the look in his eyes. Austin kept up the act, waving goodbye as his dad was escorted off the court before signalling him to give him a call. Devin Snow November 14, 2019 11:37 am Share on facebook. Austin Rivers Tattles On Dad. Reddit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) As he did, Austin approached the … Once he starts blinking his eyes fast that’s when I know he’s about to level up. And, before the season started, Towns revealed that he also lost six other family members to the virus over the last year. ADVERTISEMENT . Rivers and Seth Curry, meanwhile, were teammates at Duke during the season... 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