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While Indiana coach Frank Vogel is taking major heat for sitting Roy Hibbert on the final play of last night’s Pacers/Heat game, it was Paul George’s poor defense on LeBron James that allowed the game winning layup. But enough about basketball. George’s biggest mistake happened when he packed this: I’d wear George’s getup instead of Dwyane Wade’s capri suit pants any day of the week.

Herald NBA draft order set, so who goes No. 1?Delay in case vs. Celtics’ Terrence WilliamsGlobe A blessing for the Celtics? Minority owner gives jersey to PopeProsecutors delay bringing assault charges against Terrence WilliamsCeltics Green No Team USA for Doc and an Olympic Anecdote Celtics Owner Presents Team Jersey to Pope FrancisMay 22, 1988: Larry vs Dominique - A Duel for the Ages Doc Rivers is the Highest Paid NBA CoachSB Nation NBA Mock Draft 2013 roundup: Nerlens Noel likely to go No. 1 overall to Cleveland ESPN Charges delayed against WilliamsLex Nihil Novi Walton Wants Out of Portland: Sixers on his Short ListRussell v. Chamberlain: Game 2CLNS Radio Report Card: Jason TerryReport Card: Brandon BassRed's Army Doc Rivers won’t be coaching Team USA in 2016 Your Morning Dump… Where a papal blessing can’t hurt NESN Bill Belichick Drops to No. 2 on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Coaches List Boston Celtics Co-Owner James Pallotta Presents Team Jersey to Pope at VaticanMass Live 2013 NBA Draft: Boston Celtics met with projected No. 1 pick Nerlens Noel at combine Terrence Williams' case still being reviewed; prosecution needs more time for investigation of Boston Celtics guard Bleacher Report It's Been Real, Paul Pierce: A History of the 'Truth' as We Knew HimBoston's Paul Pierce for Indiana's Danny Granger Makes Sense for Both TeamsRanking the Boston Celtics' Most Likely NBA Free Agency MovesWhere Tim Duncan's Big Three Ranks with Greatest NBA Playoff Trios Potential Trade Packages and Scenarios to Shake Up Boston Celtics' Future Celtics Life What the Hell Happened to...Jamel Thomas? Dime Mag D.J. Stephens Sets NBA Draft Combine Vertical Leap Record: Watch His 12 Best DunksBoston Celtics Corner Drumroll Please..Fox Sports NBA Epic Celtics fail at the Vatican?Sports World Report Boston Celtics Rumors: Paul Pierce Traded for Josh Smith? Forbes The Highest-Paid Coaches In American Sports 2013 USA Today NBA legend raffling off championship ring for charity Sports Jerks After Disappointing 2013 Playoff Run, Boston Celtics Look AheadSlam Online Final Call

Herald NBA draft order set, so who goes No. 1?Delay in case vs. Celtics’ Terrence WilliamsGlobe A blessing for the Celtics? Minority owner gives jersey to PopeProsecutors delay bringing assault charges against Terrence WilliamsCeltics Green No Team USA for Doc and an Olympic Anecdote Celtics Owner Presents Team Jersey to Pope FrancisMay 22, 1988: Larry vs Dominique - A Duel for the Ages Doc Rivers is the Highest Paid NBA CoachSB Nation NBA Mock Draft 2013 roundup: Nerlens Noel likely to go No. 1 overall to Cleveland ESPN Charges delayed against WilliamsLex Nihil Novi Walton Wants Out of Portland: Sixers on his Short ListRussell v. Chamberlain: Game 2CLNS Radio Report Card: Jason TerryReport Card: Brandon BassRed's Army Doc Rivers won’t be coaching Team USA in 2016 Your Morning Dump… Where a papal blessing can’t hurt NESN Bill Belichick Drops to No. 2 on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Coaches List Boston Celtics Co-Owner James Pallotta Presents Team Jersey to Pope at VaticanMass Live 2013 NBA Draft: Boston Celtics met with projected No. 1 pick Nerlens Noel at combine Terrence Williams' case still being reviewed; prosecution needs more time for investigation of Boston Celtics guard Bleacher Report It's Been Real, Paul Pierce: A History of the 'Truth' as We Knew HimBoston's Paul Pierce for Indiana's Danny Granger Makes Sense for Both TeamsRanking the Boston Celtics' Most Likely NBA Free Agency MovesWhere Tim Duncan's Big Three Ranks with Greatest NBA Playoff Trios Potential Trade Packages and Scenarios to Shake Up Boston Celtics' Future Celtics Life What the Hell Happened to...Jamel Thomas? Dime Mag D.J. Stephens Sets NBA Draft Combine Vertical Leap Record: Watch His 12 Best DunksBoston Celtics Corner Drumroll Please..Fox Sports NBA Epic Celtics fail at the Vatican?Sports World Report Boston Celtics Rumors: Paul Pierce Traded for Josh Smith? Forbes The Highest-Paid Coaches In American Sports 2013 USA Today NBA legend raffling off championship ring for charity Sports Jerks After Disappointing 2013 Playoff Run, Boston Celtics Look AheadSlam Online Final Call [Discuss on CG Forums!]

Apr 26, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) walks off the court during the third quarter of game three of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports Dear Paul, One of the most difficult things to do as a sports fan or fan of an individual team is to say goodbye to a beloved player. Same goes for life in general, you get to know someone and suddenly they’re just gone. When you watch a player for as long as I’ve watched you in my life, you start to feel some sort of attachment towards said player. You’ve easily been my favorite Celtic I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching and this season felt like an extended goodbye. Simply put, age is a bitch. Everyone goes through it and the old saying that “Father time is undefeated” held true this year for you as much as you and everyone of your fans would hate to admit it. Your jumper looked flat and looked like it had lost a significant amount of arc and no offense but your drives to the rim were very hard to watch. You had your worst FG%(.436) since the 06-07(a tank year) and if we exclude that year it would’ve been your worst since the 03-04 season. Consistency was definitely a problem but also an unfair burden was placed on you at the end of the season When Rondo went down, it was basically assumed that you would fufill the “Point Forward” role and take over ball handling responsibilities but obviously the physical wear and tear of using such a high % of the teams possessions took a toll on your body(You used 27.4% of the Celtics’ possessions, your 2nd highest mark since the 06-07 season. Your TS% was the worst it’s ever been since 03-04 and your penchant as a killer in clutch time took a hit as well. The former could just be a product of the lack of creativity when it came to your clutch time play sets(step back iso jumper at the elbow!). Not much changed in the playoffs as your TS% and FG% were the worst they’ve ever been since the 03-04 season. It was a tough matchup as for much of the series you were being guarded by a tenacious and athletic defender in Iman Shumpert. Now that the season is over questions have arised over the possibility of you not being in Green anymore. But before I get into that I just have to say that from a sentimental standpoint, I can’t imagine a realm in which you’re wearing a jersey that doesn’t feature the signature green and white. You’ve already etched you’re name into Celtic lore(and the record books and in my opinion have a rightful spot atop the Mount Rushmore of Celtic Greats. You loyally stuck with a dying franchise only to see it reborn from your own blood, sweat and tears. For that I can definitely say that the Celtic fanbase is extremely grateful for all of the great memories you gave us. Now that the lovey dovey crap is over lets get into the technical details. According to the details of your contract, only $4 million of your $15 million salary is guaranteed. Such a clause states that Danny Ainge(if he sees fit) can buy you out of the rest of your contract effectively ending your time as a Celtic. Now I believe Danny has until June 30th to make a decision, a decision that word has it you most likely are already sure of.  He could also trade you and get something back if you still wish to play but something tells me that both parties would rather see you retire in Green. Goodbyes are a funny concept. Most times when saying goodbye, you’re most likely ending a relationship with someone or simply just that you won’t see them for an extended period of time or permanently. In this case we’re ending not only a relationship between a player and a franchise but a legacy. A legacy that has spanned 15 years and has seen many trying times. If Danny does decide to waive you I hope you can remain in some sort of affi

Forbes has posted their The Highest-Paid Coaches In American Sports 2013 list. NFL coaches dominate the top 10 with only 2 NBA coaches breaking into the list. Doc Rivers is in a 4 way tie with 3 football coaches for the 3rd highest paid coach this year and is tops in the NBA. The only other NBA coach to break into the top 10 is Gregg Popovich. The Patriot's Bill Belichek is 2nd on the list behind Sean Payton. Here is the list of the 10 highest paid coaches in the US, according to Forbes. 1. Sean Payton $8 Million 2. Bill Belichek $7.5 Million 3. Andy Reid $7.5 Million 3. Pete Carroll $7 Million 3. Jeff Fisher $7 Million 3. Doc Rivers $7 Million 3. Mike Shanahan $7 Million 4. Tom Coughlin $6.67 Million 5. Chip Kelly $6.5 Million 6. Gregg Popovich $6 Million [Discuss on CG Forums!]

Looks like it will be at least another 4 years before Doc Rivers can be discussed again as a possible successor to Coach K. Mike Krzyzewski to return as USA Basketball coach for 2016 Olympics - Olympics - Pete Thamel - SI.com Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will be returning as the head coach of USA Basketball for the 2016 Olympics, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. A formal announcement is expected in the next 48 hours. Back in the last Olympics Doc was on the short list that would be considered for the job. Doc Rivers one of few candidates for the Olympics head coaching position - CelticsBlog Doc Rivers and Doug Collins were standing just feet apart on the sideline as the Celtics [team stats] met the 76ers, and their names have been in even closer proximity in regards to a job opening. The two are among the few names being mentioned most prominently as potential head coaches of the United States men’s national team for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Oh well. It would have been nice for the exposure and experience, but he's got some work to do in Boston anyway.

Twenty-five years ago today, on May 22, 1988, the Celtics played the Hawks in game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Little did they know as that game began that this would be a game for the ages with a shooting duel between two of the greatest small forwards in NBA history. It was Larry Legend versus the Human Highlight Reel in an epic showdown destined to become one of the most memorable games in NBA playoff history. In an interesting side note, the point guard for the Hawks in this game was one Glenn "Doc" Rivers, who is now the coach of the Celtics. Dominique scored 16 of his 47 points in the 4th quarter duel while Bird scored 20 of his 34 points in that final quarter and, more importantly, Bird's Celtics got the 118-116 victory, and a 4-3 win in the series. The Hawks have posted Nique vs. Bird: An Oral History of the NBA's Greatest Playoff Duel on their website and it is a great read to take you back to this iconic game. The one and only Tommy Heinsohn was calling the game for CBS that day. "It’s a duel. Who’s going to blink first?" -- CBS analyst Tommy Heinsohn I doubt we will ever see a display of pure basketball greatness like this ever again. As Magic Johnson said, "There will never, ever, ever be another Larry Bird." [Discuss on CG Forums!]

photo courtesy @Celtics instagram Photo via Instagram/@celticsRead more at: http://nesn.com/2013/05/boston-celtics-co-owner-presents-team-jersey-to-pope-at-vatican-photo/ According to NESN, Celtics minority owner James Pallotta was at the Vatican on Wednesday and presented Pope Francis with a Celtics Jersey with "The Pope" and #1 on the back. That is just too awesome. Mr Pallotta, the president of AS Roma soccer team, was in Italy for the Italian Cup final and was part of a visit by AS Roma and Lazio, the two teams in the finals. Each soccer team presented Pope Francis with their team jersey and the Celtics jersey from Pallotta was a bonus. [Discuss on CG Forums!]

Prosecutors need more time to review case against NBA’s Terrence Williams | NBA in Seattle | Seattle Times King County prosecutors said they need more time to review the allegations against NBA player Terrence Williams, who was arrested Sunday after the mother of his 10-year-old son told police he had flashed a handgun at her. "There’s an ongoing investigation and a charging decision will be made at a later date," Dan Donohoe, a spokesman for the prosecuting attorney’s office, said today.

What I'm going to write in this fan post is very unrealistic and will probably Never happen. Never ever. This is just something that's been a day dream in the back of my mind ever since I read Danny Ainge's talk about the Celtics future including Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Again there is no source of this and there will most likely never be one of this nature. Before I mention my "dream team" team, I would like to say I feel like Ainge should be in the hot seat. He not only brought in 6-8 players last season who barely did a thing for this team to be able to contend for a Championship. He also mentioned after the season ended, to the crappy NY Knicks, that they're more than 1 player away from contending unless they picked up a "great player" in Free Agency. Management above him should put him in that hot seat. I also feel like Doc is putting him in that seat too. To me, I feel like Doc Rivers is contemplating whether to come back as a Celtics head coach. I think he wants to see what Ainge brings to the table without having Pierce and possibly KG not in the lineup next season. Again, before I write this, there is no source and this is highly doubtful to actually happen. I 'm the last person who's willing to accept the Celtics future without the likes of Pierce and Garnett. With that being said, here's my dream. Through my eyes, with Ainge being in the hot seat. He needs to make some pretty BIG moves this off season, plain and simple. For the time being, he starts waiving players including Wilcox and White for now. Next, he somehow makes a deal with the Clippers to move Pierce and Rondo as a sign and trade for Chris Paul. Before making the move, he tells KG the plans and KG just decides to hang up his jersey and retire a Celtic while Pierce feels like he can go another year before retiring a Celtic. With those moves opening some cap with the players waived. Then moving Rondo for CP3, Ainge decides to go even deeper. He finds a crazy way to sign and trade O.J. Mayo for Avery Bradley. Stay with me now, after grabbing CP3 and Mayo for giving up Pierce, Rondo and Bradley. He looks to open more cap space and at the same time make a push in the draft. In another crazy manner, he finds a top 5 draft pick team willing to take Courtney Lee and Brandon Bass and the #16 pick to make that push for Nerlens Noel. Stick with me for another minute, the dream is almost over. With all the moves being made and all the cap space opened, a BIG man looks at our team and calls Ainge. Mr. Dwight Howard enters the building. He finds a way to sign D12 to a nice contract to put him in a Celtics jersey. So all in all, my dream ends with this Celtics "Dream Team" lineup.. Chris Paul / Terrence Williams O.J. Mayo / Jason Terry Jeff Green / Jordan Crawford Jarred Sullinger / Nerlens Noel Dwight Howard / Shavlik Randolph Lastly this is a fictional dream with no sources of any kind. Just a simple dream that I (A Die Hard Celtics Fan) needed to get off my chest. Hopefully to anyone reading this understands this and feels the laughter. What I'm going to write in this fan post is very unrealistic and will probably Never happen. Never ever. This is just something that's been a day dream in the back of my mind ever since I read Danny Ainge's talk about the Celtics future including Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Again there is no source of this and there will most likely never be one of this nature. Before I mention my "dream team" team, I would like to say I feel like Ainge should be in the hot seat. He not only brought in 6-8 players last season who barely did a thing for this team to be able to contend for a Championship. He also mentioned after the season ended, to the crappy NY Knicks, that they're more than 1 player away from contending unless they picked up a "great player" in Free Agency. Management above him should put him in that hot seat. I also feel like Doc is putting him in that seat too. To me, I feel like Doc Rivers is contempl