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Rivers is the nephew of former NBA player Jim Brewer. He lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife Kristen and their four children. His oldest son Jeremiah played basketball for Georgetown University before transferring to play for Indiana University, while his daughter Callie played volleyball for the University of Florida. Rivers also has a younger son, Austin Rivers, who played one year at guard for Duke University before being drafted by the New Orleans Hornets with the 10th pick of the 2012 NBA Draft. Doc Rivers is the cousin of former NBA guard Byron Irvin and former MLB outfielder Ken Singleton.
Rivers was given his nickname by then-Marquette assistant coach Rick Majerus. Rivers attended a summer basketball camp wearing a "Dr. J" T-shirt. Majerus immediately called him "Doc" and the players at camp followed suit. The name has stuck ever since.
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