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Doc Rivers hopes youngsters Leon Powe, Glen Davis step up

 
NEWPORT, R.I. - The Celtics bench enjoyed a truly rare luxury last season. James Posey and P.J. Brown were such strong veteran leaders, coach Doc Rivers generally didn't... (link)

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