Glenn “Doc” Rivers, the LA Clippers coach, has been spotted out with a stunning new girlfriend while secretly divorcing his wife of nearly 30 years, Kristen.
Doc, 58, was spotted with his mystery new partner outside the upscale private members club San Vicente Bungalows in Los Angeles on Friday evening.
10Doc Rivers and his mystery new girlfriend were snapped outside an LA clubCredit: BACKGRID
10The pair share an intimate moment as they wait for their valetCredit: BACKGRID
In these exclusive photos obtained by The Sun, Doc can be seen affectionately placing his arm around the younger woman’s waist while she puts her head against his chest.
The woman, who has not been recognized, looks to be in her late twenties or thirties and is dressed in skinny black crop trousers, high heels, and a glittering black top.
According to a source, Doc has been trying to keep his long-term relationship with the woman private while discreetly finalizing his divorce from his wife Kristen.
Doc and Kristen married in 1986 and have four children: Austin (27), Callie (31), Jeremiah (32) and Spencer (24).
10It is not known who the mystery woman isCredit: BACKGRID
10A source told The Sun the woman is Doc’s long term girlfriendCredit: BACKGRID
10The mystery woman looked stunning in an all black outfit and Laboutin heelsCredit: BACKGRID
A source said: “Doc and Kristen have been separated for five years and been in the process of getting a divorce for the past two years.
“He was pictured out with his long term girlfriend – he’s been dating her for some time.
“Those in his circle know about the relationship and he’s been going to events with her and out and about in public.
“He has not announced the relationship publicly because his divorce is not yet finalized and he and Kristen have been in and out of legal proceedings for about two years.
“It’s not a huge secret he’s just keeping in low key until the divorce goes through.”
10Doc and his wife Kristen, pictured here with youngest Spencer, have been separated for five years a source saidCredit: Getty Images
10Doc has been head coach at the Clippers since 2013Credit: Getty Images
10Rivers with his daughter Callie Rivers
Kristen and Doc met as freshman at Marquette University in Milwaukee in 1979.
According to various sports websites, he approached her after class and told her, “You know, you’d be kind of pretty if you washed your hair once in a while”.
Doc then introduced Kristen to one of his basketball teammates, who she dated for a year before meeting Doc.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the mixed-race pair faced horrible racist harassment at the start of their relationship, with Kristen’s tires slashed and her parents’ home spray-painted.
It’s unclear why their 34-year marriage ended.
Two of Doc and Kristen’s kids, Jeremiah and Austin Rivers, have played professional basketball.
10Doc’s son NBA star Austin Rivers