Former Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers opened up with the press on this past Wednesday on hearing the news of his former boss Danny Ainge’s decision to retire as Team President of the Celtics, sharing some memories of the start of his relationship with the legendary basketball figure and how it often went.

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– The Celtics Wire June 4, 2021

“Literally, within a week of getting fired,” Rivers continued, ” Danny Ainge is the guy that called. Co/bzVO64N5Zp

– The Celtics Wire June 4, 2021

Nearly two decades later, Boston is again on the upswing and in the midst of that same fan rancor with promising young wing talent on the roster.