Daily News | Sixers head coach Doc Rivers reflects on his time in Boston, embraces new role as ‘arch enemy’
This city is where the 61 year old transformed into one of the NBA’s all-time winningest coaches. It’s where he led the Boston Celtics to their 17th championship. And it’s also a place where he developed lasting relationships.
Rivers talked about not knowing what to make of Walker when she was hired with the franchise during his nine-year coaching tenure. He said they bumped heads early on, but he eventually realized her new style of public relations was the right way. Now on the Sixers’ side of the rivalry, the Celtics stand in the way of Rivers’ quest to lead Philly to its first conference final since 2001. And as the enemy, he knew exactly what type of reception he would receive during Game 1.Are the Sixers built to win in the playoffs without Joel Embiid? Do they have a chance against Boston?
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