One thing Paul Pierce has learned in his career—in large part from Doc Rivers—is that it's not necessarily what you say.
It's how you say it.
Rivers is a master at blurring the line between the two. Truly gifted in his way with words to develop a coherent idea, Rivers is even more adept at how he says that idea.
Gentler, harsher, less controversial, more politically correct…whatever it is, Rivers can spin it forward or dial it down.
And when he talks about teams other than his Los Angeles Clippers, Rivers generally wants to keep the focus inside. He's always angling for a way to deflect attention where he wants it when it comes to his team.
So, there is a perception that Rivers is not giving the Golden State Warriors due credit for their NBA championship. It's not really because Rivers' words aren't fair, it's because Rivers is so skilled at conveying an impression.
"You need luck in the West," Rivers told Grantland before the season. "Look at Golden State. They didn't have to play us or the Spurs. But that's also a lesson for us: When you have a chance to close, you h ...
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Rivalry with Warriors May Be What Doc Rivers Needs to Get Clips over the Top
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