--Doc Rivers has always spoken glowingly of LeBron James, and he said he got a new appreciation when coaching him in this year's All-Star Game.
"The thing that impressed me was his focus in the huddle," said Rivers. "He was standing on the outside of the huddle, but it was like he was directing a beam at me. I drew up a play, and he ran it as if he had been running it his whole life."
--Kevin Garnett wasn't upset at all about losing out on the Most Valuable Player award to Kobe Bryant. Garnett finished third behind Chris Paul, as well.
"It's great," Garnett said. "I'm happy for (Bryant). Lord knows that he's worthy. This probably won't be his last. Congratulations to him and he's definitely worthy of it."
Speaking of the MVP voting, Rivers said, "I don't think anyone in our locker room cares. You don't hear anyone ever talk about them, which is interesting. You usually hear teams talking about awards. No one has talked about them."
Garnett did win the Defensive Player of the Year award.
QUOTE TO NOTE "I think Doc said it from Day One. If we're going to be a good team, we've got to establish home court." -- Paul Pierce, after moving to 6-0 at home in the playoffs.
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Somebody give me an honest opinion. Is James Posey as big of a loss like everyone wants to think? Can Corey Maggette give us a huge upgrade at offense and very solid defense? When Corey is motivated he is strong on the defensive end.
