Austin Rivers

Austin Rivers has transitioned from a successful NBA athlete to a respected sports analyst and commentator, sharing his insights across major networks like ESPN and NBC Sports. He leverages his extensive professional basketball career to provide informed perspectives to diverse audiences. After leading Winter Park High School to back-to-back Florida 6A state championships in 2010 and 2011, Austin Rivers quickly garnered national attention as a top prospect. During this period, he was rated as high as No.

His professional journey spanned 11 seasons, playing for multiple NBA teams including the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans, Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves. A significant career milestone occurred on January 16, 2015, when he made history as the first player in the NBA to play for his father, coach Doc Rivers, while with the Los Angeles Clippers. Throughout his distinguished playing career, Rivers was known for his defensive prowess, three-point shooting, and leadership qualities, notably achieving a career-high 41 points in a game for the Houston Rockets in 2020. Following his successful playing career, Rivers transitioned seamlessly into sports analysis and commentary.

In October 2023, he joined ESPN as an NBA analyst, leveraging his extensive professional basketball experience to provide informed perspectives and insights to a broad audience across the network’s platforms. Demonstrating his continued influence and engagement within the basketball community, Rivers further expanded his broadcasting footprint in 2025 by joining NBC Sports. In this new role, he will provide comprehensive coverage for both college basketball and NBA games, solidifying his position as a respected voice in the sport and continuing to share his deep knowledge with diverse audiences beyond the court.