Boston Celtics to Reportedly Consider Vinny Del Negro if Doc Rivers Leaves....:(

 

 Boston Celtics to might Consider Vinny Del Negro if Doc Rivers leaves to go to LA Clippers “Worst.Idea.Ever.” That, more than likely, is what Boston Celtics fans are thinking this very moment. According to the Boston Herald, the Boston Celtics will strongly consider replacing Doc Rivers (if he goes, perhaps to the LA Clippers) with Vinny Del Negro. If Doc Rivers does indeed leave, former LA Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro will receive serious consideration as his replacement as the new Boston Celtics coach.

Clippers management, known to be interested in Rivers now that his reluctance has become public, was denied permission to talk to him earlier this week.   Memphis is also said to be interested, though Grizzlies management has not approached Ainge. But Rivers’ prolonged deliberation has forced Ainge to at least consider alternatives. The Celtics president of basketball operations is an admirer of the Springfield-born Del Negro and his up-tempo philosophy, even if Del Negro reportedly didn’t mesh with his biggest star, Chris Paul.

Though Danny Ainge could also turn to a member of Rivers’ Celtics staff as a short-term solution, that course of action is said to be secondary. But the Celtics are unlikely to pay much for their next coach. Rivers signed a five-year, $35 million contract two years ago, making him the highest paid coach in the NBA. San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich averages $1 million less per season than Rivers. ‘Vinny made about $1 million in his last year with the Clippers, so he’s affordable.

Boston Celtics to Reportedly Consider Vinny Del Negro if Doc Rivers Leaves to go to LA Clippers. Ultimately, though, I expect Rivers to return for one simple reason the Celtics are the only team willing to pay him that annual $7 million salary.