The NBA game has changed dramatically since Clifford Ray was tutoring the Celtics’ big men during the Doc Rivers era. Gone are the days when centers would rely on post-ups and short jumpers.

influencing multiple generations of NBA big men as a mentor and coach, his famous Dolphin Rescue story captured in the book Big Clifford Ray Saves the Day, and a life full of wisdom. The following ...

All of a sudden, a guy pulls me over, the policeman comes to the car. He said, you Clifford Ray? I said, yes. He said you need to slow down a little bit. Are you late for practice or something?