How Doc Rivers’ Scheme Will Drastically Improve the Clippers Defense

Doc Rivers is more than a leader, beacon for league-wide respect or cultural turning point for the Los Angeles Clippers; he’s a coach that brings schematic upgrades to his basketball teams, particularly on the defensive end. Under the direction of Vinny Del Negro last season, the Clippers ranked ninth in defensive rating—a more than respectable position, but still with room for growth. In 2013-14, they’ll need to take that next defensive step if they hope to crack the elite of the already-deep Western Conference.

Years alongside defensive masterminds Tom Thibodeau and Lawrence ...

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