Rivers Talks Bobby V: 'He Doesn't Comp'

BOSTON (CBS) - Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers had a great relationship with his Terry Francona during his managing days with the Red Sox.

But Doc is no stranger to new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine either.

"When I was with the Knicks a thousand years ago, I got to know [Valentine] a little bit," Rivers said at the team's press conference Thursday. "We lived in the same town in Stamford. I ate at Bobby V's quite a bit. I can tell you, he doesn't comp. I can tell you that much about him. I had to pay."

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Doc Rivers On Bobby Valentine 

Valentine is set to be introduced by the Red Sox Thursday evening. While he will welcome a new manager to town, River said he will miss Francona. Since Tito's departure in October, Rivers has reached out to him.

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"Tito, we talked," said Doc. "He's one of my favorite people," said Rivers. "So, I'll miss him."