Brad Stevens named Celtics head coach
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I am a Butler grad and have covered Stevens since he was hired. He is a huge stat guy. I can't recall any ties to the NBA at all. Filling out a staff should be interesting.
Stevens is exactly the kind of guy I wanted for this job. He's innovative, a tireless worker, a proven leader, and a developer of talent. He's the perfect guy for the job. Just didn't think he'd leave college. There's literally no downside with Brad.
Holy Cow! It's full rebuild time. Rajon Rondo, who drove veteran coach Doc Rivers batty, is a sure goner now. No way Ainge is going to let his new coach have to deal with that.
I love this move. No retreads. Fresh young blood to build a team and coach young guys. Fantastic.
This. I'm ecstatic. Guy always seems level headed and doesn't seem to rely on rah rah BS that doesn't translate to the nba.
This. Ecstatic as well. Love what he built at Butler. Love this move.
This. I'm ecstatic. Guy always seems level headed and doesn't seem to rely on rah rah BS that doesn't translate to the nba.
This. Ecstatic as well. Love what he built at Butler. Love this move.
Stevens used to go to Pacers practices and pepper Frank Vogel and Brian Shaw with questions. There is a great SI article on Stevens willingness to hire a statistician on his staff. He is incredibly brig and his press conferences will remind you of Bill Belichick. Boring and no drama.
If the Celts are in full rebuild mode, Stevens gets some time to adjust to the NBA. Nice move by Ainge.
Can't compare Pitino and Stevens. One will shove his style down your throat and not adjust based on his personnel and/or the opponent's. The other is the complete opposite who could write a book on how to win with undersized teams and maximize the talent on the floor.
From a basketball outsider perspective, bet its a five year deal, with a promise that first year will suck for Wiggins, lots of training for Sullinger, etc. Nice to know Stevens is convinced enough in the plan and the likely fruits of a top 8 pick next year, and all the other picks, plus the Rondo comp. that he was willing to buy in.
@PacersDMB Frank Vogel on Brad Stevens: "The Celtics got one heckuva basketball coach. Congrats to Danny Ainge and Brad."
Stevens was heavily involved with the Pacers since Vogel took over for Obie.
Stevens was heavily involved with the Pacers since Vogel took over for Obie.
Stevens never won fewer than 22 games in his years at Butler.
So that's one adjustment for next year.
Put me down as a fan of the move.z
Edit: I'm also very impressed the Celts kept this so under wraps.
So that's one adjustment for next year.
Put me down as a fan of the move.z
Edit: I'm also very impressed the Celts kept this so under wraps.
@SteveBHoop League source says Stevens getting six-year contract with Celtics.
Edit: way late. Sorry.
Edit: way late. Sorry.
Stevens with a young team that can play perimeter D and transition offense. I really think the Celtics are Good Rondo and an inside straight on health away from not being in line for nearly the pick next year that the consensus is thinking of.
pdaj said:
Befre Brad stevens, Butler made one sweet 16 in 40 years and five NCAA tournaments. The Big East may be getting another DePaul or Seton Hall instead of a national program
Butler grad here as well, one thing that will definitely be tough is the media. Brad always bristled at the negative attention he got when he wouldn't confirm he was coming back to Butler after every season... the Boston market isn't the easiest fishbowl to be in...
YES!!! I've wanted him to coach the Celtics since I saw Butler's first run at the title. I thought for sure he'd stay with the college game and would only move to either Indiana or Duke. I wonder if his statistician Drew Cannon is coming along with him.
I absolutely love this hire. He's not an ego-maniac, he's into advanced metrics, and he stayed at Butler after 2010 where most college coaches would have been jumping at the first offer to go to a bigger program. He has a tough job ahead, but if things go well, we've got a guy who will be loyal and stick for the long haul.
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