photo credit: IFWT IG Austin Rivers went ballistic and his father soon followed him to the locker room as they were both ejected from the Clippers game last night in Houston.
NBA: Austin Rivers Says People Who Think It’s Easier For Him Playing For His Dad Are ‘F–kin Idiots’
Austin Rivers earned new-found respect after showing out in the playoffs earlier this year. The Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Knicks were all at his door. He had the option to leave and get more minutes and more money with a new team. Instead, he opted to stay and sign a three-year, $35 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, the team his dad Doc Rivers is the president and coach of, but Austin says that doesn’t mean he has it easier there.
(Video) NBA: Steph Curry, Kevin Durant & Draymond Green Laugh at Austin Rivers Missed Open 3-Pointer
The Golden State Warriors absolutely demolished the Los Angeles Clippers 120-75 on Monday night. Things definitely didn’t go well for Clippers guard Austin Rivers who finished with 1 point, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. Rivers went 0-of-4 from the three-point line, including this missed open three that led to laughs from Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green who were sitting on the bench during the Warriors big lead.
(Video) NBA: Austin Rivers Earns Tremendous Respect After Getting Eye Split Open & Returning To Game With 11 Stitches
People love to have jokes on Austin Rivers but it was impossible to do that last night as he commanded the ultimate respect from fans and fellow players. Rivers caught a mean elbow to his right eye early in the game and from the amount of blood that was leaking from his face, his night looked over. However, 11 stitches and another quarter later, Rivers made his return because the Clippers needed ever player they had last night.
(Video + Photo) NBA James Harden Is Back In His Bag
James Harden started the season shooing horribly, as a result the Houston Rockets got off to a record historically bad start. Lil B The BaseGod even got in on the action, but after three straight prolific games and Rocket victories, Harden lets this sideline reporter know he’s still BOSS.
(Video) NBA: Austin Rivers Fined $25K After Injuring Fan With A Seat Cushion
Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday, a day after throwing a seat cushion into the stands at Sacramento, injuring a woman who was sitting somewhat close to the court. He apologized to a fan who was hit but the didn’t stop the league from handing down discipline.
