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Doc Rivers, Erik Spoelstra Locked in Battle, But Very Much Part of NBA Coaching ‘Fraternity’ (Video)

by NESN Staff on Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 10:17PM

Doc Rivers and Erik Spoelstra are locked in a chess match during the Eastern Conference Finals. But that doesn't mean the two coaches aren't still fraternity brothers.

Rivers spoke before Thursday's Game 6 about how he handles coaching superstars, and he said that it's a case by case aspect of coaching. He also spoke about his relationship with Spoelstra, saying that you'd be surprised how much opposing coaches talk and share with each other.

Check out the video above to hear more about the NBA coaching "fraternity."