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Going with the Flow: A Case for Doc Rivers as the 2007-08 NBA Coach of the Year
Going with the Flow: A Case for Doc Rivers as the 2007-08 NBA Coach of the Year
An in-depth argument for Glenn "Doc" Rivers as the NBA's Coach of the Year. Four other candidates are also considered, including Rick Adelman, Byron Scott, Phil Jackson and Maurice Cheeks.
5 Comments
  • We Rite Goode We Rite Goode
    +3
    Getting Doc into Coach of the Year conversation--given where his reputation was just six months ago--may be Kevin Garnett's biggest miracle this season.
    Posted 4/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • RedBaron RedBaron
    +3
    Doc has been aiming for this award since the preseason.
    Posted 4/16/2008 respond (flag)
  • Brittney Brittney
    +3
    Yeah I think he should get the Coach of the Year award but for some reason things are pointing towards Byron Scott.
    Posted 4/17/2008 respond (flag)
  • fastbreakblog fastbreakblog
    +1
    Doc in a landslide.    What is there to think about?     Biggest turnaround in NBA history.     It does not happen by accident.
    Posted 4/18/2008 respond (flag)
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