Coach Search 2017 IU Candidate: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[Trish 11,505]

Celtics aren't winning a title anytime soon with that roster.

Although they look to have a bright future, they could've easily had a better roster by now.

Come home Brad. Come enjoy the small town living with a short drive to work everyday




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[nighttrain47424 38]

Does anybody know if Brad's contract has a clause in place for Indiana? I have heard a few say yes. Can anyone verify?

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[JSHoosier 19,815]

1 minute ago, nighttrain47424 said:

Does anybody know if Brad's contract has a clause in place for Indiana? I have heard a few say yes. Can anyone verify?

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At one time, yes.  I don't believe so now.

[A2McGowan 7]

If you think you're blue blood status, you pony up Calipari Coach K dough.  IU has it.

[lemans71 21]

Eh, I've envisioned waking up next to Emma Watson for about 4 years too.  That hasn't happened yet either.

Maybe if you offer her 7-8 mil she might....and no offense to you but I doubt Emma has ever considered you to be her dream lay....just sayin.

[HoosierTrav 7,729]

I totally get what you're saying and I think you're right, but calling NBA the highest level is about like calling professional wrestling the highest level.

The NBA is irrefutably the highest level of basketball. College has become unbearable to watch with the way the officials slow the game down. The NBA is at its highest level since the Jordan years. Great defense and even better offense. Best players by a LONG shot and great coaches. There is a reason that the NBA is a growing global brand. It's bc it's the highest level of basketball being played on planet earth.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

20 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

 

 

The NBA is irrefutably the highest level of basketball. College has become unbearable to watch with the way the officials slow the game down. The NBA is at its highest level since the Jordan years. Great defense and even better offense. Best players by a LONG shot and great coaches. There is a reason that the NBA is a growing global brand. It's bc it's the highest level of basketball being played on planet earth.

 

Thank you. I'm not a big NBA fan because I've never had a team to cheer for, but it's the best damn version of the game out there. I'll argue college basketball has more parity, and has more of an emotional connection for fans, which I think leads many to say college is better.

[HoosierTrav 7,729]

Thank you. I'm not a big NBA fan because I've never had a team to cheer for, but it's the best damn version of the game out there. I'll argue college basketball has more parity, and has more of an emotional connection for fans, which I think leads many to say college is better.

Agree completely.

[Str8Hoosiers 2,965]

I had previously written Stevens off as a no chance... but with new things going on who knows.??? I mean he always said he wouldn't consider the IU job if there was a coach there... well now there is not does that change his mind... At 1 time it was his dream job... is it still? He has to realize this may very well be his ONLY chance to make that dream come true...

Stevens is 40 now which is young, but if we do hit a homerun (either BD immediately or some up an comer that turns into a GREAT 1) they could potentially be here for 15-20 years.... at that point Stevens is 60 and even if we did have an opening would we go for somebody that old (no matter how good).

[Trish 11,505]

4 hours ago, Str8Hoosiers said:

I had previously written Stevens off as a no chance... but with new things going on who knows.??? I mean he always said he wouldn't consider the IU job if there was a coach there... well now there is not does that change his mind... At 1 time it was his dream job... is it still? He has to realize this may very well be his ONLY chance to make that dream come true...

Stevens is 40 now which is young, but if we do hit a homerun (either BD immediately or some up an comer that turns into a GREAT 1) they could potentially be here for 15-20 years.... at that point Stevens is 60 and even if we did have an opening would we go for somebody that old (no matter how good).

He's in a tough position. 

 

He's at one of the most storied franchises in sports history. He's also got some decent pieces coming soon (Hayward, #1 pick, etc). Theres something to build in Boston. But like you said, this may be the only time where he can come to IU at a decent time in his life. 

I think he listens to Fred, thinks about it for a night and turns it down. I just hope Fred is reaching out to him and Billy and not head over heels for Steve Alford.

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

Is it blasphemy to say my top 2 guys are interchangeable? Stevens or Donovan. Billy has 2 titles I think would be the better recruiter. Stevens wouldnt need to recruit as well. No down side to either of these guys. Both home runs.

[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

Agree with not going wrong with either of those two coaches. Both of them are great and grand slam hires. But if both wanted to coach IU, I'm taking Brad every single time. He would be a God here. Not only would he reunite the fan base but would also recruit the state with great success

[barrettballer 513]

I feel like Brad could get some recruits purely from having his NBA experience. Telling them he knows what it takes to make it in the league and could help develop them.


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[mdn82 25,510]

Shoot your shot, Fred.

I know I will if he comes here


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[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

I said for the longest time to not rule out Brad Stevens. Who knows how good a chance it is to get him, but there is a chance. IU is his dream job so that alone gives this potential grand slam hire a chance

[Alford Bailey 12,350]

Dont rule Stevens out. Im sure part of Fred's response to trustees that wanted Crean fired was along the lines of "OK, then show me the $$".

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

11 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

 IU is his dream job so that alone gives this potential grand slam hire a chance

Are we so sure that it is anymore? 

[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

Just now, SteelerHoosier said:

Are we so sure that it is anymore? 

I don't see how it couldn't be. He's from Indiana and imagined coaching IU on his white board while watching Bob Knight

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

Just now, Hoosier Guy said:

I don't see how it couldn't be. He's from Indiana and imagined coaching IU on his white board while watching Bob Knight

Until he got a taste of coaching the Celtics.....

[Hoosier Guy 7,518]

Just now, SteelerHoosier said:

Until he got a taste of coaching the Celtics.....

Celtics and Lakers are the two most prestigious NBA jobs. It's not even a debate. But there is something about going to your dream job or school