Don't Push It Doc
by Jeff Clark on Apr 11, 2007 5:29 PM EDT
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PrintFolded neatly in the middle of the nice ESPN article Jackie MacMullen wrote about Al Jefferson is this blurb about Doc's potential future.
Ainge acknowledges this is the most critical offseason of his tenure in Boston. Although impatient fans are clamoring for a change, both in the front office and the coaching ranks, owner Wyc Grousbeck insisted Tuesday his intent is to stay the course with Ainge and coach Doc Rivers.
"I'm confident both guys will be back next year,'' he said.
Rivers, who next season will be in the final year of a contract that pays him $4 million annually, has lobbied publicly for an extension. Grousbeck said that determination won't be made until the end of the season, and when it is, it will be Ainge's call. Team and league sources said if Rivers persists in pursuing the extension, it could cost him his job.
Doc is getting a lot of positive press and praise from everyone in the organization publically. But you get the feeling that they don't want him feeling too comfortable.
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Does this ‘persist in pursuing’…reference the source who gave Bulpett his info? hmmm….you did call it Edgar
by Rick Robey Reruns on Apr 11, 2007 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
At first I was against extending Doc, but the way the team managed to wrench defeat from the jaws of victory last night, even without Veal’s imposing presence, has made me reconsider. Nonetheless, I admit that much of the credit must go to McCarty’s signing and his presence on the bench, which I devoutly hope will not affect Veal’s future performance negatively.
by Celtsfansince55 on Apr 12, 2007 2:02 AM EDT reply actions
wyc and the boys at the top have their defining moment this year. unfortunately, we fans have little say. a lot of those seats will be bought up by businesses who buy no matter the record. the rest is up to us. when brick says that if doc stays he goes, he represents a good number of fans-how many-i don’t know. if i’m wyc iget a new coach.
Keep talking DOC!!! tell the world how good u are haha!
by AdrianoMG6 on Apr 12, 2007 7:56 AM EDT reply actions
I already said that i’ll stop supporting this franchise if they give this man an extension. Would be the worse signing in the history of sports!
by AdrianoMG6 on Apr 12, 2007 7:57 AM EDT reply actions
I’ve been a DIEHARD fan since a kid too. Watched almost every single game on tv since the late 80s early 90s.
by AdrianoMG6 on Apr 12, 2007 7:57 AM EDT reply actions
Dear Wyc, I just got my invoice for next season’s tickets. Couldn’t you at least let the stink leave the Garden before doing that. No increase is small consolation. Please listen – Doc should not get an extension. YET! Look at the Knicks since Isiah was extended. I like Doc, I think his contribution this year was more good than bad but there still is a reasonable doubt among even his supporters that he’s got what it takes. Yes, we are missing many good players but our new guys aren’t beating anyone without Pierce and those teams aren’t playing their best players. I don’t know whether it’s bad luck, bad GM, bad coach, bad players. But I am positive Doc should not get an extension without proof of skill which is measured ultimately by wins.
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