Doc on Celtics fans: "I'm still loyal to them and I still hope they're loyal to me."

 @kristineleahy Doc told me he & Rondo exchanged texts. Said they had rough times but was never anything that "stayed." Not happy w report

Doc: I did not leave because I did not want to coach Rondo. That's silly.

Doc: I just felt it was time to move.

Doc: "I called Danny [Sunday], said I'm staying... let’s move forward. Then 2 hours later, he said, 'No, you’re not staying, you’re going.'"

Doc: "It was not like I was leaving somewhere. I enjoyed where I was at."

Doc: "On Sunday Danny and I were talking about our roster. On Sunday night, this deal had been completed. That's how volatile this has been"

Doc: "Quite honestly, at this point in my life, that’s the only reason I’m coaching, is to try to win titles."

Teleconference (Per Twitter)
Former #Celtics coach Doc Rivers: I never told Danny if Kevin or Paul weren't back I wouldn't come back ... this wasn't about Rondo.

Rivers: "Rondo and I, our relationship has really grown." #celtics #clippers

Doc to Boston media: I never went into Danny's office and said I wanted to leave.

Doc on Celtics players: "I didn't think they had tuned me out, but I think it could be time for that. That was a concern."

Doc says he didn't know this job opportunity was even possible until Ainge made him aware that it was a possible option for him to consider.

Doc: "In my mind, right after [Game 6 vs. Knicks], I was probably going to take a break. I didn't think leaving was in the cards."

Celtics owner Steve Pagliuca to Doc: "I'd love for you to stay, but if we can get a pick, that's good for all of us. Doc: "I agree."

"The biggest surprise for me in Boston not that the Celtics turned out to be a good team. I fell in love with the city." - Doc Rivers

Doc: This is not a one-trick pony deal where I was the only one fueling this. I never pushed this deal. It happened.

Former #Celtics coach Doc Rivers: Danny Ainge went out and made a statement that I was returning to coach, and I never said that.


Doc said he doesn't remember a letter from the #celtics saying they expect him to fulfill his contract

gary washburn ‏@GwashNBAGlobe 52m
Two things that pulled Doc to LA: Being VP of Basketball Operations and opp to coach Kevin Garnett. Obviously he wanted KG with #clippers

Doc on KG: I think he'll play this year for sure. I don't know that, but that's my gut.

Doc: "When this whole thing started, it looked like I would still coach at least 1, maybe 2 guys (KG, Pierce), so that's going to be tough.


Doc told the #celtics he would come back but it would have to be a on a year-to-year basis and the #celtics signed off on the deal

To sum it up there's a difference in how the events occurred (as expected).