Though talent may be a huge factor in whether or not a team succeeds, it takes a strong and commanding presence in order to have them reach their full potential. The 2007-08 Boston Celtics were a team teeming with talent. Ultimately, that talent led them to championship number 17 that same year.
For the five years that followed, the Celtics remained a massive force to be reckoned with, and even made its way to another Finals appearance in 2010. While Boston’s sustained success throughout their “Big-3” era can be attributed to the team’s talented contributors, it is undeniable that Head Coach Doc Rivers‘ fiery demeanor and ability to properly game plan around the strength of his stars’ skillsets were instrumental in the team’s ability to consistently be great.