Brad Stevens to coach Celtics

[4everwarriors]

Rather than goin' one on one in the NBA, I think the 3 on 1 or 4 on 1 is the preferred method to attack the hole.

[martyconlonontherun]

Not buying that Slick Rick has that great a rep. Yeah, he is a good coach, but his little dalliance at Porcini's doesn't help. Wonder if he learned that move while in the NBA?

I meant as a coach and recruiter. That's like saying Jordan doesn't have a great reputation because he was a gambler and an adulterer. Unfortunately, 99% of fans. media, and college basketball people couldn't care less about the incident. The only reason this board cares is because we were rivals and it was an easy target.

[keefe]

Rather than goin' one on one in the NBA, I think the 3 on 1 or 4 on 1 is the preferred method to attack the hole.

Well, don't forget to give credit to some of the great penetrators in NBA history. Looks like Calvin Murphy, "The Pocket Rocket," set the pace for scoring but Seattle's own "Reign Man" might actually have showered his love on more adoring fans if the rumors of his prowess are to be believed.

http://www.complex.com/sports/2012/06/big-poppa-the-athletes-with-the-most-children-by-the-most-women/calvin-murphy

[ChuckyChip]

Mike DeCourcy's take...thinks Stevens made a great move.

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-07-05/brad-stevens-nba-career-college-basketball-rick-pitino-john-calipari-celtics

[ChicosBailBonds]

Mike DeCourcy's take...thinks Stevens made a great move.

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2013-07-05/brad-stevens-nba-career-college-basketball-rick-pitino-john-calipari-celtics

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[Nukem2]

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The other factor that plays in here is that Stevens leaves Butler without "stiffing" the Bulldogs by leaving for another school.  If the NBA does not pan out for him ( which is very possible/likely ), he can get that other high-high major college job  without leaving Butler feeling bad.  In the meantime, all the Celtics $$$$$$$$$$ will leave Brad and his family in financial heaven. So, he could be successful in the NBA or go back to the NCAA ala Pitino and not "stiff" Butler ( though they surely are very apprehensive about his departure ).  Not bad for a 36 year old guy.

[GGGG]

The other factor that plays in here is that Stevens leaves Butler without "stiffing" the Bulldogs by leaving for another school.  If the NBA does not pan out for him ( which is very possible/likely ), he can get that other high-high major college job  without leaving Butler feeling bad.  In the meantime, all the Celtics $$$$$$$$$$ will leave Brad and his family in financial heaven. So, he could be successful in the NBA or go back to the NCAA ala Pitino and not "stiff" Butler ( though they surely are very apprehensive about his departure ).  Not bad for a 36 year old guy.

The three coaches previous to Stevens, including the current athletic director, all "stiffed" Butler for other schools.  (Collier to Nebraska...Matta to Xavier...Licklighter to Iowa.)  I'm sure they are above "feeling bad" about such moves.

[GGGG]

Not buying that Slick Rick has that great a rep. Yeah, he is a good coach, but his little dalliance at Porcini's doesn't help. Wonder if he learned that move while in the NBA?

You don't think Pitino has a great reputation?  You're nuts.

You may not like him, but recruits do...former players do...media does...other coaches seem to...

[Nukem2]

The three coaches previous to Stevens, including the current athletic director, all "stiffed" Butler for other schools.  (Collier to Nebraska...Matta to Xavier...Licklighter to Iowa.)  I'm sure they are above "feeling bad" about such moves.

Not what I said.  Its about Stevens not feeling guilty about leaving.  If things go sour for him in the NBA (which they probably will), he can get that marquee college job without directly leaving Butler for that job.

[GGGG]

Not what I said.  Its about Stevens not feeling guilty about leaving.  If things go sour for him in the NBA (which they probably will), he can get that marquee college job without directly leaving Butler for that job.

Actually that is pretty much exactly what you sad:

"The other factor that plays in here is that Stevens leaves Butler without "stiffing" the Bulldogs by leaving for another school.  If the NBA does not pan out for him ( which is very possible/likely ), he can get that other high-high major college job  without leaving Butler feeling bad."

Nowhere do I see anything from Steven's point of view, including any guilt that he might have.

[Nukem2]

Actually that is pretty much exactly what you sad:

"The other factor that plays in here is that Stevens leaves Butler without "stiffing" the Bulldogs by leaving for another school.  If the NBA does not pan out for him ( which is very possible/likely ), he can get that other high-high major college job  without leaving Butler feeling bad."

Nowhere do I see anything from Steven's point of view, including any guilt that he might have.

Actually I said both.  But, what I was trying to say (poorly) is that the Boston job gave Stevens an easy (and very lucrative ) way out of Butler without any "guilt" or qualms on either side.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

The other potential ripple effect from this is the solidification of VCU as the Big East's next addition. Arguably one of the best qualities of the BEast is the talented young coaches. Williams, Stevens, Wright, JT3, Mack, Lavin and to a less extent McDermott and Cooley are some of the biggest up and comers. They could easily be the next age of Pitinos, Boeheims, and Coach Ks. Stevens was arguably the biggest of those names. The BEast would be wise to replace Stevens with another dominant young coach....Enter Shaka Smart.

VCU and one other (c'mon Zags!) will be in the BEast next season

[ChicosBailBonds]

The other potential ripple effect from this is the solidification of VCU as the Big East's next addition. Arguably one of the best qualities of the BEast is the talented young coaches. Williams, Stevens, Wright, JT3, Mack, Lavin and to a less extent McDermott and Cooley are some of the biggest up and comers. They could easily be the next age of Pitinos, Boeheims, and Coach Ks. Stevens was arguably the biggest of those names. The BEast would be wise to replace Stevens with another dominant young coach....Enter Shaka Smart.

VCU and one other (c'mon Zags!) will be in the BEast next season

unlikely on Zags

[keefe]

unlikely on Zags

Again with the hate...

[real chili 83]

Here's an article from the Fort Wayne paper (reprinted in SB Trib) on how the move to the BE will be good for recruiting for Butler.  Lots of quotes from Stevens.  Note the date of the article, July 3rd.

http://www.southbendtribune.com/sports/college/basketball/article_c193a82c-e3c2-11e2-96be-001a4bcf6878.html

[ChicosBailBonds]

Again with the hate...

No hate....distance reality. 

Honestly, I would be surprised on VCU as well, though much less so.

[MileHigh]

For those outside the Indy area, this is a good read in the INDYSTAR today about Butler and Brad Stevens.

http://www.indystar.com/section/exclusive07

[Silkk the Shaka]

For those outside the Indy area, this is a good read in the INDYSTAR today about Butler and Brad Stevens.

http://www.indystar.com/section/exclusive07

Some grade A shark chum right there.

An excellen read to boot.

[77ncaachamps]

Some grade A shark chum right there.

An excellen read to boot.

Kinda like Crean on April Fools Day.

Stunned. Disbelief. Haziness and doubt about the program immediately afterward.

Glad Roosevelt wan't getting a tattoo of his coach.

[keefe]

Kinda like Crean on April Fools Day.

Stunned. Disbelief. Haziness and doubt about the program immediately afterward.

Glad Roosevelt wan't getting a tattoo of his coach.

Unlike Crean, Stevens respected his employer, colleagues, and players enough to extend the dignity of personally communicating the news. Fr. Wild is still waiting for Crean to meet with him, much less pick up the phone.

Meanwhile, Crean has the nerve to attack Jeff Meyer publicly for imagined slights. Perhaps The Bronzed Beast should consider his own character flaws before he begins flinging turds.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Unlike Crean, Stevens respected his employer, colleagues, and players enough to extend the dignity of personally communicating the news. Fr. Wild is still waiting for Crean to meet with him, much less pick up the phone.

Meanwhile, Crean has the nerve to attack Jeff Meyer publicly for imagined slights. Perhaps The Bronzed Beast should consider his own character flaws before he begins flinging turds.

Actually if you read what Father Wild said they talked.  No one liked how it went down, including Father Wild (nor should he be happy about it), but they most certainly talked.  A couple of articles in the JS that indicate it quite clearly.  (....awaiting the WHY DO YOU DEFEND HIM brigade.....just providing the facts)

"We talked," Wild said. "He had given us nine great years, and there was no great basis for being upset. At some point he had to make a career decision.

"But the how of it, how he basically didn't talk to anybody, that was a problem," Wild added. "And I said that clearly. The end game was definitely not the way to do things. And I must say, it was not characteristic of the man as I dealt with him over the years."

Crean has expressed regret how word leaked out that he was leaving."


Jeff Meyer is a douche, so is TC.  They deserve each other.