2026 Finals Lessons, Giannis’s Next Stop, Brunson’s Apex, and Mike Brown’s Magic Touch With Doc Rivers

<p>The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to talk about the NBA Finals, Knicks coaching, Giannis trades, and much, much more!</p>
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<p>(0:00) Intro</p>
<p>(2:37) Doc Rivers’s NBA Finals reaction, Brunson’s greatness, and Mike Brown’s coaching</p>
<p>(01:07:44) Giannis’s next stop, worries for coaches in 2026, and best current referees</p>
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<p>Host: Bill Simmons</p>
<p>Guest: Doc Rivers</p>
<p>Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo</p>
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