Doc and Kristen married in 1986 despite facing harsh racist attacks for being an interracial couple.
Highlights
- Doc Rivers and his wife Kristen finalized their divorce in 2019 after over 30 years of marriage. Rivers has since been seen with a younger woman, indicating he may be moving forward in his personal life.
- During their early years at Marquette University, Doc and Kristen faced significant racism, including vandalism and hostile actions. These experiences have made Doc a vocal advocate against racism and police brutality.
- All four of Doc Rivers’ children have pursued athletics, with notable careers in basketball and volleyball. This includes Jeremiah, Callie, Austin, and Spencer, each making their mark in their respective sports.
Glenn “Doc” Rivers, known for his extensive career in the NBA as both a player and coach, has recently been in the spotlight due to personal developments.
After over three decades of marriage, Rivers and his wife, Kristen, quietly finalized their divorce in 2019.
At the same time, Rivers has been seen in public with a younger woman, indicating he may be moving forward in his personal life.
The Interracial Couple Faced Racism During Their Early Years At Marquette
Rivers met Kristen Campion during their college years at Marquette University in Milwaukee in 1979.
When they first started dating in 1980, their interracial relationship was met with hostility.
Kristen’s car tires were slashed, and racist statements were written on the sidewalk in front of her parents’ home in Wisconsin.
Due to these experiences, Doc is a vocal advocate against racism, police brutality, and the rising right-wing white-nationalism rhetoric in the US.
Doc Rivers blasted the Trump rally at Madison Square Garden last night and urged everyone to vote:
— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) October 28, 2024
“What we saw — if you're a Black man or a woman… Latino or Puerto Rican… they hit everybody, you know, and it was awful.” pic.twitter.com/8KS92NlHUO
The racism they faced also affected Doc’s performance on the basketball court.
His coach at Marquette, Hank Raymond, reportedly had to have a private conversation with him to offer support and encouragement.
Despite these obstacles, the couple married in 1986 and had four children: Jeremiah, Callie, Austin, and Spencer.
However, the racism didn’t stop. There was even a suspicious fire at their San Antonio home, which was believed to be racially motivated.
Each Of The Rivers Children Pursued Athletics
Jeremiah, 37, played collegiate basketball at Georgetown, professionally in the NBA Development League, and overseas in Serbia.
Callie, 35, played volleyball at the University of Florida and professionally for the Leonas de Ponce in Puerto Rico.
She married NBA player Seth Curry on September 14, 2019, and they have three children: Carter Lynn, born in 2018; Cash, born in 2021; and Cruz, born in 2023.
Austin, 32, the most famous among the Rivers siblings, had a successful NBA career playing for the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets.
Spencer, 29, currently works as a Skills Development Coach for the Philadelphia 76ers after playing collegiate basketball at UC Irvine.
Doc Was Pictured With A Younger Mystery Woman
Reports indicate that Rivers and Kristen separated around 2014, initiated divorce proceedings in 2017, and finalized their divorce in 2019.
Rivers was seen with a younger mystery woman during this period, suggesting a new romantic relationship.
The couple was photographed being “touchy” in public outside the San Vicente Bungalows in LA in early 2020.
Doc has not spoken about the new relationship; consequently, the woman’s identity remains unsolved.
Additional Information
- Doc Rivers earned his nickname “Doc” during a summer basketball camp when he wore a Dr. J T-shirt. The name stuck with him throughout his career.
- Rivers is known for his philanthropic efforts, including supporting various charitable organizations and community initiatives.
- Rivers discovered he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when he took a personality test while coaching the Boston Celtics.
