For 3 Celtics, Parade Route Wouldn’t Be Strange Path
nytimes.com 6/14/2008 — Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen had just become teammates last summer when they were ushered onto one of Boston’s famous duck boats and taken on a tour by Celtics Coach Doc Rivers.

Do It For Doc
redsarmy.wordpress.com 6/14/2008 — I’ll admit it, I’m secretly hoping the Celtics lose Game 5 on Sunday, come back to Boston for Game 6 and win the title at the Garden. But for Doc Rivers, Sunday will be extra emotional because it’s Father’s Day. His Dad - Grady Rivers - died from cancer in November. During yesterday’s media session Doc fought back the tears when questioned about his father. ...

Celtics' Rivers outcoaching Lakers' Jackson thus far
usatoday.com 6/14/2008 — Pssst. We have to keep our voices down because what we're about to discuss here is NBA blasphemy. Phil Jackson has nine titles. ...

2 VERY DIFFERENT PEOPLE IN THE SAME BALLHYPE GROUP
epiccarnival.com 6/14/2008 — by Ethanator1088 , NESW Sports Most people that love basketball and love Ballhype , played the Ballhype 2008 NBA Playoff Pick'em Game . I did and I am getting spanked ! That shows what I know. I had Kobe and his crew to choke in the first round. ...

Phil Stayed With The Triangle Too Long In Game 4
sportshubla.com 6/14/2008 — Phil Jackson has won nine NBA championships with the triangle offense.After all, Tex Winter, Jackson’s mentor and assistant coach, has developed what he calls the “sideline triangle” over six decades in coaching. Winter has put ...

Marty Burns: Celtics' Allen has been nightmare for Lakers — SI.com - NBA 6/14/2008
How do the Celtics find themselves on the cusp of a championship? Marty Burns says to look at Ray Allen, who has elevated his game for the Finals.

Celtics Coach Proves He Is No Quack — Wash Post NBA 6/15/2008
LOS ANGELES, June 14 -- The day before the Boston Celtics embarked on a trip across the Atlantic Ocean for training camp in Rome, Coach Doc Rivers wanted Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce to starting thinking about the Charles River in June. ...

Celts float a Duck story — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 6/15/2008
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - The new Big Three will do whatever it takes to win, but even their dedication has its limits. And for one morning, Celtics coach Doc Rivers tested it. ...

Coach Doc Rivers says injuries won't affect Celtics' lineup — L.A. Times - Basketball 6/15/2008

A leading example: Doc follows lessons of late dad — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 6/14/2008
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - The question seemingly came out of the blue. Doc Rivers was talking about Paul Pierce and Ray Allen and getting the Celtics to a 3-1 NBA Finals lead. ...