Here you go, Tina, THE NEWS SCOOP OF THE CENTURY~!
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Originally posted by NBA Fanhouse
The Boston Celtics are the worst team in the Eastern Conference. They are significantly worse off than they were last year. One of their players can't shoot. According to reports, management feels that none of these dubious distinctions have anything to do with Doc Rivers' coaching and will reward him with a contract extension at season's end.
Doc Rivers will have an opportunity to coach the Celtics next year and beyond. According to league sources, the club is prepared to offer Rivers a contract extension following this season.
Rivers' original four-year deal ends after next season, and he has stated he didn't want to be in a lame duck position, though he did stop short of saying he would leave if the team didn't extend his contract.
While most fans will scratch their heads at the logic (or lack thereof) of the move, it's important to keep the following in mind: The Celtics are in a position to get a great lottery pick in this summer's talent-filled draft; they have lost 7 of their last 10 games; and nearly half the roster is sitting on the bench in street clothes. Doc Rivers' true test will come next season when he will presumably be coaching a much better team.
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Yes, it is important to keep all of this in mind, but if you have a ****** coach, THEN IT DOESN'T ****ING MATTER HOW MUCH TALENT YOU HAVE. The Celtics are doomed.