Kristen Rivers Quick Facts & Wiki
Birthday | 1961 |
Place of Birth | Wisconsin, the United States |
Nationality | American |
Residency | the United States |
Ex-Husband | Doc Rivers |
Job | Socialite / Homemaker |
Kristen isn’t on social media | |
Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 56 kg (123 lbs) |
Tattoos | Kristen currently has no known tattoos |
Smoking | No, never |
Sister / Brother | Unknown |
Father & Mother | Unknown |
Religion | Christianity |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Eye Color | Blue |
Net Worth (approx.) | $20 Million |
Kristen Rivers Biography
Kristen’s relationship with Doc Rivers should go down in history as one of the greatest in sports history. This woman overcame adversity and married the man of her dreams. Kristen didn’t know that her relationship came with an expiry date, though. Let us take a look at her life and everyone in it in this article.
Biography of an American socialite
Kristen Lynn Campion was born in Wisconsin, United States, in 1961. Although we don’t know much about her parents or her siblings, we do know that she graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee.
How and when did Kristen and Doc Rivers meet?
Did you know that the famous basketball coach attended Marquette University too? That’s where he first laid eyes on Kristen. She was attracted to the tall basketball player. However, Doc was trying to set her up with a friend of his, and he did succeed. But when that friend went abroad for a year, Mr Rivers and Kristen started dating. He asked her out, and she said yes, although he had offended her before.
Everyone loves a brave Kristen
Dating a black man was a very daring thing to do because this lady knew she’d be in trouble. Racial tensions were at an all-time high, and being adventurous was looked down upon by everyone else. Due to her relationship with Glenn (Doc Rivers), she and her family were subjected to racist slurs. Kristen even received threatening phone calls. She had her tires slashed, and her home was spray-painted. But, this blonde lady wasn’t going to let anyone or anything stop her from being with her man.
Kristen Rivers’ marriage to Doc Rivers
Against all the odds, Kristen and Doc Rivers married in 1986. This couple was strong and overcame a lot of hardships before they could be man and wife. We weren’t there, and words cannot describe what they went through. It turned out to be the best thing in their lives, though.
How many kids does Kristen have with Doc Rivers?
Jeremiah, Callie, Austin, and Spencer are Kris Rivers’ four children with her husband Doc Rivers. The Rivers children are all athletes. Jeremiah Jordan Rivers was born on July 27, 1987, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Winter Park High School in 2006 and attended Georgetown from 2006 to 2008 before transferring to Indiana University in 2009. Jeremiah Rivers graduated from Indiana in 2011 with a degree in general studies. The young man went on to play for a Serbian team called Mega Vizura, where he averaged 6.2 points per game before sustaining an injury that necessitated double ankle surgery. Jeremiah also appeared in four games for the New York Knicks during the 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 1.8 rebounds and 3.5 points.
The infamous Callie Rivers
On September 19th, 1989, Callie Rivers was born. She graduated from Winter Park High School in 2007 and went on to play volleyball for the Florida Gators from 2007 to 2010. Callie Rivers was chosen to the AVCA All-South Region, AVCA Honorable Mention All-America, and 2010 First-Team All-SEC. In 2017, Callie Rivers began dating Steph Curry’s brother Seth Curry, and on May 9th, 2018, they had their lovely daughter Carter Lynn. On September 14, 2019, Callie and Seth married.
Austin, the successfull basketball player
Austin James Rivers, their third child, was born on August 1, 1992, in Santa Monica, California. He attended Duke University after graduating from Winter Park High School in 2011. Austin was named the 2011 Naismith Prep Player of the Year, won the All-State honours, and also the All-American. The young man appeared in 34 games with the Blue Devils, averaging 15.5 points, 2.1 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game. The New Orleans Hornets selected Austin Rivers in the 2012 NBA draft. Austin has played for the Hornets, the Clippers, the Wizards, the Rockets, and the Knicks before joining the Denver Nuggets in 2021.
The youngest is Spencer
Spencer, her youngest son, was born on June 27, 1995, and he has likewise excelled in the sport. Spencer, like his elder siblings, began playing basketball as a youth. He attended Winter Park High School and then UC Irvine.
Is Kristen still with Doc Rivers?
We don’t know what went wrong in this couple’s life. These two decided to quietly part their ways in 2019. We wouldn’t have known about the split had it not been for Doc Rivers getting caught by paparazzi with another woman, of course.
Although she’s a reserved lady who likes her privacy, Kristen’s relationship with Doc Rivers is nothing but a success. We wish they hadn’t separated, though.
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