Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers and veteran Boston Celtics big man Blake Griffin have a history dating back to their time together as members of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Rivers drew on that relationship to share his thoughts about the Oklahoma alum’s fit for the Celtics this season.
“It’s unusual that a star like him is willing to turn himself into a role player,” explained the now-76ers head coach of how the six-time All-Star has managed to stay a productive player after a dozen seasons in the league. “It’s very difficult for most players to do that. Most can’t, they just can’t, and he’s done that.”
“When I went to LA, I realized his passing (game),” continued Rivers. “We started playing him at the elbow more and utilize him as one of our passers.”
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“We also allowed him to bring the ball up the floor so we opened his game up quite a bit so because of his passing ability and IQ, it allows him to still play and that’s why he’s here.”
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