THE PAIN REMAINS

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers
(left) with Kevin Garnett in file photo.

Four months has passed since the Los Angeles Lakers won the last NBA championship, but the pain still lingers on everyday for Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers. He says the frequent showing of the TV video of that fateful game seven of the finals is not helping the cause, according to PatriotLedger.com.

“It’s painful every day. I don’t think that’ll go away. It’s really interesting how often you think about it. Hell, they show the damn video (on TV) all the time so you can get a Sports Illustrated subscription. It drives me nuts. So many times, I walk away from the TV hating Sports Illustrated.

“I don’t think that’ll ever go away, don’t think it should. We showed our team a little clip of the (Lakers) celebration on opening day of training camp. I was amazed how raw that still was with the players. I underestimated that. That was in a way good. That’ll stick with you forever.”