Paul Pierce's return to the floor in Game 1 of the Finals gives Newsday's Ken Berger a chance to laud the NBA's forgotten stars, the trainers. The Nets' Tim Walsh talked to Berger about pain tolerance, saying Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson are among the toughest players he's worked with, along with Jason Kidd. Walsh gives RJ special praise: "He's tough as nails."
- NBA trainers at times are miracle workers - Ken Berger - New York Newsday