Doc Rivers feared Kobe Bryant could lead Lakers comeback in 2008 NBA Finals

The lead seemed so overbearing. So much that Clippers coach Doc Rivers recalled that it felt like his team led by 1,000 points. As the former Celtics coach nervously watched, former assistant Tom Thibodeau asked, "Are you going to sub out?" The exchange revealed two moments. It brought a dose of irony considering Thibodeau soon earned a reputation with the Chicago Bulls as someone who exhausted his players with heavy minutes.