I just think far too much is being made of Stevens' coaching
***fanboy alert***
The W/L improvement
every season has been nice.
All these guys played better in Brad's system:
Evan Turner, Isiah Thomas (massively), Jae Crowder (massively), Jonas Jerebko, Sullinger, Jeff Green, Rondo, Zeller (1st season)
Probably no difference: Horford (efficiently used differently), Amir (efficient minutes while injured), Greene (big playoff performance/role player)
Courtney Lee is the only player, that I can recall, that didn't benefit from playing in Brad's system.
We'll soon have more sample size after this season: Kelly Olynyk, Avery Bradley, Morris, Kyrie, Hayward.
If you wanted to nit pick, maybe you could criticize his development of rookies: Young & Hunter are gone. No 2nd rounder has produced anything meaningful. BUT Smart, Rozier & Brown have all developed at a measured pace and will play key roles next season. Actually, he has done better than average with the draftees.
Question: Can you name one coach in the NBA/NCAA who you would rather have coaching the Celtics right now? Maybe Pop, but he is getting up there in age and has always had a top 5 superstar combined with talented vets on his rosters.