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Hostess Bankruptcy Disappoints Doc Rivers, Who Has to Hope Twinkie Lasts Him Another 30 Years

by on Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 1:39PM

Probably the only connection for NBA fans to the bankruptcy of famed snack treat conglomerate Hostess is the many NBA aficionados who have enjoyed Twinkies from the comfort of their couches as basketball stars who are much more fit to run the court.

But even if NBA players aren’t eating their share of Twinkies, count Celtics coach Doc Rivers among those disappointed that Hostess products may soon be fleeing the shelves. Rivers was told of the company’s fate Saturday before the Celtics took on the Raptors, and he expressed dismay — and some other thoughts.

That’s something we all likely have in common, Doc.


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