BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said that he is cancer-free after having a biopsy Sunday morning. His doctor found a spot on his throat three weeks ago and he decided to have it checked.
Rivers said that he has his throat checked every year after prompting from former Celtics coach Jim O’Brien.
The Celtics had said that Rivers had a “minor throat procedure” done to relieve pressure on his vocal chords. He was not at practice Monday, but returned to the team Tuesday night. Assistant coach Lawrence Frank did most of the on-court coaching while Rivers watched from the sidelines.
Rivers is expected to coach the team Wednesday night when the Celtics play the Nets in their final preseason game at the Garden.
