Since Doc Rivers took over as coach and G.M. of the Los Angeles Clippers, he hasn’t been shy about his nepotism. He’s brought on all sorts of relics and retreads from his various stops around the league (Glen Davis, Nate Robinson, Hedo Turkoglu, etc.). Now, it’s looking like he’ll reunite with one-third of the Big 3 era in Boston: Paul Pierce. Via NBA.com’s David Aldridge:“As I reported as likely to happen a couple of weeks ago, Paul Pierce will opt out of his Wizards contract. The expectation among many around the league remains Pierce will wind up in L.A. with the Clippers.”
Not altogether surprising, given his history with Doc, and they present a good opportunity for him to perhaps be that final piece that pushes them to the next level: a capable veteran who can still go, and has gone all the way before. It has been rumoured since the Wizards were eliminated. Still, it's kind of a shame there won't be a retirement tour with the Celtics.
