The Boston Celtics are in the midst of a six game losing streak, a 20-23 record and suffered a humiliating 123-111 double overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks last night after leading by as many as 27 points. All of this is highly unusual for the normally dominant Celtics. So what’s the problem? Read more after the jump.
NBA: Celtics Coach Doc Rivers Calls Carmelo A Liar!!
By now every basketball fan knows about what supposedly happened between Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett after the two teams played each other in New York earlier in the week. It was reported that Carmelo Anthony went after Garnett well after the game was finished and was even waiting near the Celtics team bus so he could have a word with him. It all stemmed from supposedly KG talking about Melo’s wife La La Anthony and a reference to her liking Honey Nut Cheerios. Now for the record, Melo himself has never said what KG said to him, or if it was anything about his wife. Garnett has been known his entire career as a trash talker so it was not that surprising to hear that. But now Celtics coach Doc Rivers stepped up last night and said none of that happened and was upset KG was made to be the bad guy. Read more after the jump. IamJOE357
NBA: Kevin Garnett Didn’t Like Coach Doc Rivers Calling the Team Soft
As a veteran coach and former player Doc Rivers knew what he was doing what he called his team soft. They responded with a dominating 96-78 win over the Portland Trailblazers. Of course Kevin Garnett wasn’t keen on the name calling. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie
NBA: Doc Rivers Blasts The Lakers
Doc Rivers has Phil Jackson’s back! He thinks Phil deserved better from the Lakers and went on record about it… GameTimeGirl
NBA: Doc Rivers Takes Blame for Ray Allen Leaving The Celtics
Sabrina B. In an interview with Yahoo! Sports at the London Olympics, Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers opened up about his emotions after Ray Allen elected to sign with the Miami Heat and blamed himself — not Allen’s deteriorated relationship with point guard Rajon Rondo — for Allen’s primary decision to accept less money for a spot with a chief rival.Â
NBA: Doc Rivers Hints at Jealousy Between Ray Allen & Kevin Garnett
Ray Allen signing with the Heat has been the topic of discussion since it was announced. Â There’s been a lot of speculation as to why he chose the Heat over the Celtics. Â Some say it’s because he wants another ring, or because the Celtics tried to trade him and many even alluded to a feud with Rajon Rondo. Â Now there’s a new element, coach Doc Rivers hints at some jealously towards Kevin Garnett. Â Read more after the jump. Shay Marie x Sabrina B.
