Feathery Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Number 1 but not the only thing. The best teams in the NBA right now have the best players and players are making financial sacrifices to play on great teams. First a superstar has to hit free agency, then you have to sign them and surround them with other quality talent. It's not as easy as hey come play for Brad Stevens in Boston Unless you think Boston will land Durant next summer, there won't be a superstar on the Celtics for awhile. They will have a lot of cap spce but the Lakers, Sixers, and Mavricks will all have more. Boston isn't a destination people want to live, when Southern California is calling. Let's also not forget Durants hometown team, Washington Wizards, will have a lot of $$ to spend next summer as well. I really believe once Crean is fired, Stevens will listen to an offer from IU. IU will have to ring their "A" game though. Do that and I think we get out guy. Especially when there is a Celtic legend who can man their bench. They don't have to match an IU offer for Stevens. Quote
Brass Cannon Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Number 1 but not the only thing. The best teams in the NBA right now have the best players and players are making financial sacrifices to play on great teams. How many still star players have taken a pay cut to join a team. And of those how many have done it to join a team without a star Quote
Hovadipo Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 First a superstar has to hit free agency, then you have to sign them and surround them with other quality talent. It's not as easy as hey come play for Brad Stevens in Boston Unless you think Boston will land Durant next summer, there won't be a superstar on the Celtics for awhile. They will have a lot of cap spce but the Lakers, Sixers, and Mavricks will all have more. Boston isn't a destination people want to live, when Southern California is calling. Let's also not forget Durants hometown team, Washington Wizards, will have a lot of $$ to spend next summer as well. I really believe once Crean is fired, Stevens will listen to an offer from IU. IU will have to ring their "A" game though. Do that and I think we get out guy. Especially when there is a Celtic legend who can man their bench. They don't have to match an IU offer for Stevens. It takes one well placed trade to set the whole plan in motion. Hey, you're the one saying this isn't going to happen tomorrow which is why he will get restless and leave. (Or something like that) I'm also saying it won't happen tomorrow, but he's going to wait and see what happens and not just skip town because a bunch of IU fans want him. That's mighty wishful thinking. My opinion: he hangs around in Boston whether Crean gets canned or not. Sure, he might listen to an offer, but he stays. It's also not as easy hey come coach IU basketball in Bloomington. BtownBanner6 1 Quote
Hovadipo Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 How many still star players have taken a pay cut to join a team. And of those how many have done it to join a team without a star Well....the Heat when they were super good are a decent example. And Tim Duncan just did it to play with Aldridge. Idk what your second question means because I never said that. Quote
Brass Cannon Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Well....the Heat when they were super good are a decent example. And Tim Duncan just did it to play with Aldridge. Idk what your second question means because I never said that. Because of Florida taxes James and Bosh didn't take a pay cut. And the Heat already had a star. How are the celtics to do this without a star Quote
Hovadipo Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Because of Florida taxes James and Bosh didn't take a pay cut. And the Heat already had a star. How are the celtics to do this without a star But see, the thing is.....I never said they could without a star. You just kinda made that part up. When you start arguing something I never said, things tend to get confusing so this is where I will bow out of the discussion. Defenserocks28 1 Quote
Brass Cannon Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 But see, the thing is.....I never said they could without a star. You just kinda made that part up. When you start arguing something I never said, things tend to get confusing so this is where I will bow out of the discussion. You said people would go to the celtics? Them not having a star is why they won't. Quote
Trish Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Celtics are playing great ball right now. And guess what, its THE CELTICS. Celtics and Lakers will always find a way to be at the top. Boston doesn't have much to build around besides Smart and Thomas.. They will have to hit a couple home runs in free agency to land a center. Other than that, i don't see the Celtics winning the East anytime soon while Lebron and PG dominate the east. IU will have to sale him on Bloomington. Brad already knows it's IU and the Tradition.. but i think if he were to come back, it would be for his family not for basketball. That's just my two cents. Quote
southsidehoosier Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 You have to think if Purdue beats us badly, wins at least the B1G reg or tourney title and makes a deep NCAA run that it will just increase the cries for his firing. JMO Quote
Josh Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 While we're on the conversation of superstars winning in the NBA, has anyone noticed what has been happening to college basketball? There's a reason Duke and Kentucky are winning so much. Because all their recruits are from Indiana! Fire Crean. rick.eagan.75 1 Quote
Stuhoo Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Psst...Archie Miller had another big win yesterday. The guy isn't as known around here as Brad Stevens, but he is really, really good. Hovadipo, HoosierAloha, BlueDevil and 1 other 4 Quote
BlueDevil Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Psst...Archie Miller had another big win yesterday. The guy isn't as known around here as Brad Stevens, but he is really, really good. My guy Hovadipo 1 Quote
Brass Cannon Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Psst...Archie Miller had another big win yesterday. The guy isn't as known around here as Brad Stevens, but he is really, really good. Sadly if he gets hired his nickname would be "not brad Stevens" mdn82, rick.eagan.75, Naturalhoosier and 1 other 4 Quote
BlueDevil Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 HE'S MINE http://imgur.com/LOj7zqi Hovadipo 1 Quote
coonhounds Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 HE'S MINEI wanted him to be hired last year. Remember how optimistic most of was were when we signed bryant. Ugh those were the days Quote
BtownBanner6 Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Because of Florida taxes James and Bosh didn't take a pay cut. And the Heat already had a star. How are the celtics to do this without a star What? Are saying wade is the only one that took a pay cut? Quote
Brass Cannon Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 What? Are saying wade is the only one that took a pay cut? No because of Floida taxes somebody making less than the max on the Heat can actually make more money than somebody with the same years playing for the Pacers or Celtics after taxes. Quote
Walking Boot of Doom Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 What about Mark Few? Wasn't he runner-up after Sampson was fired? Alford Bailey 1 Quote
Alford Bailey Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 What about Mark Few? Wasn't he runner-up after Sampson was fired? Great coach. He should be in that list of guys right below Stevens. Quote
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