[NBC Sports Boston] - ‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: The rise and fall of the ‘Big Three'

The 1990s were a nightmare for the Boston Celtics, but a new century brought new hope for the franchise. Paul Pierce, Boston’s 10th overall draft pick in 1998, survived and emerged as the team’s franchise cornerstone. The Kansas product led the C’s back into the playoffs alongside co-star Antoine Walker, but it still wasn’t enough to get over the hump. After another downturn, Doc Rivers was hired as head coach while former Celtic Danny Ainge took over as general manager a