Originally Published: May 17, 2009, 05:40 AM

Saturday practice update: Doc makes Ray guarantee

Posted By Diego | NBA-Rumors News | May 17, 2009, 05:40 AM |

But he was willing to make a guarantee about struggling shooting star Ray Allen.

“Ray will make shots tomorrow,” he declared. “If you want a guarantee, I will guarantee that.”

Rivers added that, even if Allen struggles with his shooting, his presence on the floor as a player the opposition has to guard closely on the perimeter still gives him “tremendous value.” But the coach insisted he will be more than a decoy tomorrow night.

Paul Pierce didn’t need any convincing.

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Embed But he was willing to make a guarantee about struggling shooting star Ray Allen.<br /> <br /> “Ray will make shots tomorrow,” he declared. “If you want a guarantee, I will guarantee that.”<br /> <br /> Rivers added that, even if Allen struggles with his shooting, his presence on the floor as a player the opposition has to guard closely on the perimeter still gives him “tremendous value.” But the coach insisted he will be more than a decoy tomorrow night.<br /> <br /> Paul Pierce didn’t need any convincing.<br /><a href='http://www.nba-vids.com'>NBA Vids</a> | <a href='http://www.nba-vids.com/NBA-Rumors/Saturday-practice-update-Doc-makes-Ray-guarantee'>Saturday practice update: Doc makes Ray guarantee</a>