Doc Rivers Praises Kevin Garnett

If Kevin Garnett wants a coaching job on the Clippers ... it's his for the taking -- so says Doc Rivers.

With KG having dropped by the Clippers training facility last week to help Blake Griffin work on his jump shot -- we asked Rivers if he's had a more serious convo with the NBA legend about a job.

"Always," Rivers said ... "There's always a spot for Kevin."

There's more -- with Paul Pierce announcing this season will be his last, we asked if he should get sent out like Kobe Bryant ... with the fanfare and gifts and media attention.

Doc says there's one city where Paul is guaranteed to get Mamba-style love ... check out the clip.