21.   The players had quit on his handpicked and demanding coach.

22.   The players quit on him and he even admitted that he had grown weary of coaching them.

23.   Too many players quit, the veterans said.

24.   Worse, the Celtics have gotten blown out in most defeats, prompting many to contend that the players have quit on Pitino.

25.   Altogether nine players have quit the team since France, many because their career end was imminent.

26.   Defense-minded Ken Hitchcock was fired in January after players quit responding to his demanding style.

27.   Hitchcock was fired in January after players quit responding to his demanding style centered on defense.

28.   Since then, players have quit the team during or before every season.

29.   When asked if his players have quit, Riley said no.

30.   Gainey refused to say that the players quit on Hitchcock, but still felt it was time for a change.