Boston Globe
A couple of hours before Tuesday night's game with the Heat, there was an empty seat next to Celtics coach Doc Rivers as the team prepared to take their official photograph.
"Kevin, get over here," said Rivers, motioning to Kevin Garnett.
Minutes earlier, Garnett was still in the locker room while his teammates shuffled and waited. Rajon Rondo stood separate from the group, shooting jumpers. Ray Allen was engaged in what appeared to be deep conversation with Danny Ainge. Every player but Garnett eventually sat down, but the Celtics big man had to be prodded. When he finally did acquiesce to sitting, he sat on Rondo's leg, playfully telling him to move because he wanted his seat.
Rondo took the seat next to Rivers. The photograph went off without a...
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