A lot has been made of whether or not Doc Rivers will return next season. I am sure this isn't on the mind of the Celtics now and Rivers said he will not speak about it until the season is over, but Gerry Callahan of the Boston Herald thinks when Rivers finally makes up his mind he'll walk away...
""My guess: He's gone. Win or lose, when the NBA Finals end so is Doc Rivers' terrific run as coach of the Celtics. Say goodbye to the good guy. Or better yet, if you are wearing a C's road uniform tonight, win one for Rivers because you never may play for a better leader, a better communicator, a better example, a better coach. ... Doc never has denied that he would like to take a break sometime, and this much is certain: There never will be a better time to take a sabbatical, professionally, personally or any other way. ... So now Doc has a choice: He'll either quit his job, clear his schedule and relish every postgame dinner at Applebee's with his kids, or he'll run himself ragged trying to be all things to all people."
Before I thought that there was a good chance he would come back, but I am not so sure anymore. It really makes a lot of sense to walk away after this season (win or lose). The Celtics are most likely going to have to go into some level of rebuilding mode, so if Doc left now he could spend time with his kids, while also leaving on top. When he does decide to return he will be one of the most sought after coaches, especially with a lot of the "great" coaches coming to retirement age.
Anyways, it doesn't matter Celtics get him another ring tonight.
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