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. Could you imagine Austin ever doing something like this to another coach? 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. 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. Welp…. Towns revealed his positive diagnosis via a statement released on Twitter and it was absolutely gut-wrenching. He also played in the 2011 Nike Hoop Summit for the Team USA, and was a McDonald's All-American. That said, it's worth asking: can they win the East in 2020-21? 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. I just started telling Tony (referee) get him and they got him. Hannah … Rockets guard Austin Rivers is in the unique situation of being an NBA player with an NBA coach for a father. Austin Rivers begged refs to T up his dad … 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. 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. He got his wish. 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. In fact, if this guy Austin Rivers were a Rugrat he would surely be Chuckie Finster. 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. We know each other as strictly basketball. 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. After the Clippers’ loss , Austin Rivers was asked about Bettye and his father’s relationship by Arash Markazi of ESPN . The Pacers moved Victor Oladipo, who clearly didn't want to be there anymore. Of course, a moment like that set social media on fire, and for good reason. Kid has always had decent potential, but doesn’t really scare anyone in the league. 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. @AustinRivers25 on his dad, Doc, getting kicked out: “I knew it was coming. But this is his dad, and you can joke around with family in ways you never would, nor should, with a stranger. This is something that Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau discovered when he was an assistant on Doc Rivers’ staff in Boston. 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. This week, the entire league shifted when the Nets traded for James Harden. #rockets #Clippers pic.twitter.com/O80sbtJo70, — pray4peace (@breal8484) November 14, 2019, Austin Rivers is officially a legend for this. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) As he did, Austin approached the … November 14, 2019 09:16. Austin rivers persuaded by his dad doc not to sign with sixers. Not only did Brooklyn get its third star, but the Rockets also kickstarted their rebuild. 6M; 0:19 . By David Fucillo @davidfucillo Nov 14, 2019, 4:44am PST 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. Austin motioned for his father Doc Rivers to be ejected from the game. It just can't. 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. 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 … And with Rivers, we got to see it play out on national TV, and it was amazing. That's because he's been gone my whole life, and that's fine. We just don't. Towns revealed that he, himself, has tested positive for the virus. We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. 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! Austin Rivers Eggs On Refs As His Dad, Doc Rivers, Gets Ejected: Watch By Kyle Rooney Kyle Rooney @_UncleRooney. Well, this was awkward. Austin Rivers Tattles On Dad. Twitter. However, Austin did say that his little stunt may have made Thanksgiving this year a bit hard to go to. By Jack Maloney. 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. It didn't stop there, either. Austin Rivers always thinks he can beat anyone. Austin said that the loss of his grandmother, Doc’s mother, had a difficult effect on his dad. Austin Rivers was really laughing and calling for his dad to get a tech pic.twitter.com/WPtypgVN4p. Austin kept up the act, waving goodbye as his dad was escorted off the court before signalling him to give him a call. Austin's dad is Clippers coach and 2008 NBA champion Doc Rivers. He’s out of here.” pic.twitter.com/MhZvHjBZ3K. Devin Snow November 14, 2019 11:37 am Share on facebook. Austin Rivers doesn’t exactly have too much street credit in the NBA. Both families got more familiar with one another at those games. Austin Rivers Hilariously Taunted His Dad While Successfully Encouraging The Refs To Eject Him From A Game #NBA. It was hilarious -- although maybe not to everyone, judging by Rivers' sister's reaction. Built in 2012, the contemporary residence is available for $3.1 million. Austin Rivers shows off LeBron's above-average bubble accommodations. The season isn't even a month old yet and things are already wild. 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 is quieting the skepticism of his dad Doc's trade that brought him to L.A. And the Cavaliers now, all of a sudden, have every single center in the NBA. 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. You'll now receive the top For The Win stories each day directly in your inbox. He lost his mother, Jacqueline Cruz-Towns, to COVID-19 earlier this year in April after she dealt with the virus for a month. Harvard.' After the game, Austin said he knew his dad was going to get ejected because he recognized the look in his eyes. — 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! As Doc left the floor, Austin, clearly enjoying the antics, hyped up the crowd and motioned for his dad to call him later. I’ve seen that look before many times. All anyone is talking about is his son's reaction. Austin, then a cocky high school junior, was visiting his dad at the Celtics practice facility. And, before the season started, Towns revealed that he also lost six other family members to the virus over the last year. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at by Connor Toole 1 year ago Facebook. Follow. Check out this special moment between a father and his son: Austin Rivers cheered for his dad, Doc Rivers, to get a technical foul. FlipBoard. Now with the Houston Rockets, Rivers still has no tolerance for fans mocking his dad. . 3X PLAT +20 173: Corey and Zo about to throw hands on 5150. Share on twitter. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Rivers led Winter Park High School to back-to-back Florida 6A state championships in 2010 and 2011. And he acknowledged that the holidays might be a little rough: Welp…. He kept it up for a good while, until not only did Doc get T'd up, but he got tossed from the game. That, alone, is heartbreaking. 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 | Rockets' Rivers: We can help fund BLM by playing. 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 | 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. In any case, the reason he was mad doesn't really matter. thanksgiving is going to be weird…. "He and I don't know each other like that. Getty Image. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/mlS6XhUlYh. thanksgiving is going to be weird…. Once he starts blinking his eyes fast that’s when I know he’s about to level up. Austin Rivers then said after that it made his night: Austin Rivers is the best. The NBA cannot go a single day without something dramatic shaking the league up. 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. Now, it's also worth noting that Austin and Doc haven't always had the closest relationship. ", 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. 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! He just said his Dad getting thrown out made his night. 180 replies @wild'ish +58 97: John Wall Calls Out Harden. As impressive as Harden was, though, it was his teammate, Austin Rivers, who stole the show. Austin Rivers trolls his dad, Doc Rivers, into a technical foul, ejection at end of Rockets' win over Clippers Austin was enjoying the win. But when Austin went to discuss the comment with the fan, the person suddenly lost … Austin Rivers and Seth Curry, meanwhile, were teammates at Duke during the 2011-12 season. On Friday, he had more bad news. “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. Austin Rivers encouraged officials to eject his dad Doc Rivers during a late-game meltdown. 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. Austin River and Doc Rivers shared an incredibly awkward/awesome moment in the final minutes of the Rockets' win over the Clippers. ADVERTISEMENT . All Rights Reserved. Austin James Rivers (born August 1, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). And also highly amusing. 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. A lot of people on the outside don't understand that because people think we have a relationship like every other father and son. 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.". Please check your email for a confirmation. Austin Rivers spent four seasons playing for his father, Doc Rivers, with the Clippers. Rivers’ mother Bettye passed away almost a year ago, last June. 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. Almost immediately, Austin started motioning for the referees to hit his dad with a technical foul. Credit to Austin for coming up big when it mattered. 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. 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. 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