ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz takes a deep dive into Doc Rivers’ tenure in Los Angeles.
While it’s chock full of the mistakes (many), achievements (few) and personality clashes (tons), the main takeaway is that winning isn’t easy. And what worked in one environment doesn’t always translate to another.
Paul Pierce summed it up best:
“We had early success [in Boston],” Pierce says. “From day one, we came out winning and won a championship. When you have success, the trust is now there. It’s easier because you always have that to lean on. From that point on, it’s downhill.