General Coach Candidate News

[Capt. Crimson 3,429]

I cannot sleep. That BS pre game presser running through my head over and over like I’m going crazy. 

I went from 10% believing it could happen to being fully on board with it tonight. I’m ready to be hurt again. 

[IUguy77 202]

Another thing about Stevens and the Celtics. I looked it up and Stevens is currently 5th among coaches tenure with an NBA team. And 3 of the 4 ahead of him have championships. Statistically he’s done been with the Celtics a long time by NBA standards. Coaches just don’t stay with one team in the league too long. Sure he could go to another NBA team but I think there’s only a few that would be enticing. 

[Zachetology 282]

2 hours ago, ALASKA HOOSIER said:

Alright, let's get serious. Need some really smart guys/gals to analyze each candidates Offense and Defense. How they run things and what is good and bad of each. I'm not BB smart enough. All i know is that the ball needs to go into the round thing with a net.

Also we need to check out:

1. their teams historical Free throw percentages (mades/attempts)

2. 3pt % and attempts per game

3. use of big men vs modern day offense.

Can some folks do all that? por favor?

 

1. Historical Free Throw Percentages

Beard 72.7%, Stevens 71.1%, Drew 70.2%, Archie (IU) 66.4%

2. Historical Three Point Percentages

Beard 36.3%, Drew 36.3%, Stevens 34.0%, Archie (IU) 32.1%

-Drew over the past two seasons 38.5%

-Drew this season 41.8% (#1 in the nation)

3. Style of Play

Baylor: Shot Selection Volume (At the Rim 41%, Midrange 20%, Long Range 39%)

Texas Tech: Shot Selection Volume (At the Rim 39%, Midrange 30%, Long Range 31%)

4. My Conclusions

-Any of the "Big Three" is an all-around upgrade over Archie

-Stevens is automatically a top contender because of his 12-5 record in the tournament

-Drew is on a two-year run that has figured something out on offense; Watch Baylor at Texas, especially

-Beard had an amazing run with his defense and I hope he sustains it; Far too many midrange jumpers on offense, though

 

 

[JSHoosier 20,211]

I don't want to get my hopes up, and still think it's a long shot, but those answer don't sound like a man that isn't interested.  At worst sounds like a man with a tough decision to make.

It's not everyday you get to live a dream, and recruiting would never be easier for him.  And the smell coming from West Lafayette would somehow get worse.

[IUrocker 2,185]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/hardwoodhoudini.com/2021/03/16/boston-celtics-4-hc-candidates/amp/

 

Well now articles like this are being written...potential replacements for him if he’s out in Boston. Still doesn’t mean he’s a lock obviously, but people in Boston know there could be the chance. 

[Kentuckysucks 2,259]

So apparently the school that kept Davis on for 6 years and hired Sampson only because they were minorities might be racist.  They're getting nervous fellas.

https://purdue.forums.rivals.com/threads/are-there-any-minority-candidates-being-considered-for-the-iu-job.208649/

[BGleas 7,903]

6 hours ago, Magnanimous said:

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Stevens also said that "But I also realize that I’m the coach of the Celtics and it’s been an amazing opportunity, an amazing challenge every day for the last eight years and I’m extremely grateful for that.” That sounds more like a farewell than anything I've heard. 

The Celtics are a game over .500. They're going to be lucky to finish in the top 4 in the East, they're not winning the East and they're definitely not winning the title. Barring a miracle run in the playoffs, their fanbase is done with him. He may not have a choice in leaving after this year. 

The fanbase is not done with him. Some knuckleheads on Twitter are not the fanbase. 

The Celtics ownership and Danny Ainge also don't make these decisions based on upset fans on forums or Twitter. 

I was there when fans were screaming for Doc Rivers to be fired (pre KG), and it was never even a discussion in the front office. Never even a conversation. The owners and Ainge loved Doc and believed in him, its the same with Stevens. 

That doesn't mean Stevens won't take the job, but Celtics fans on Twitter will not be a reason that Celtics move on from Stevens. 

[BGleas 7,903]

6 hours ago, cbp4iu said:

Honestly Celtics might not even be a top 10 NBA team this year. Teams like Pacers are going to get healthier and play better. Huge uphill battle. Then again it’s Brad Stevens if a coach can get Boston out of a funk.... Well he’s that coach. But Bring him Home!!!! 

The Celtics are getting healthy too. They've had the 4th most starting lineups in the NBA due to injuries and Covid. 

Kemba missed the first part of the season, then Tatum had Covid, then Smart got hurt, and then Brown was in and out. Now Thompson has been contact traced. 

They've had a lot of people in and out of the lineup, and Smart just came back a few games ago and is still on a minutes restriction. 

Not saying Stevens won't leave, but its been a very up and down year roster wise. 

[Magnanimous 4,602]

5 minutes ago, BGleas said:

The fanbase is not done with him. Some knuckleheads on Twitter are not the fanbase. 

The Celtics ownership and Danny Ainge also don't make these decisions based on upset fans on forums or Twitter. 

I was there when fans were screaming for Doc Rivers to be fired (pre KG), and it was never even a discussion in the front office. Never even a conversation. The owners and Ainge loved Doc and believed in him, its the same with Stevens. 

That doesn't mean Stevens won't take the job, but Celtics fans on Twitter will not be a reason that Celtics move on from Stevens. 

Maybe “done” was excessive but he’s not the golden boy anymore and the honeymoon rebuild for him is over. If he doesn’t start winning he’s out sooner than later. 

[IUCrazy2 2,414]

17 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

So apparently the school that kept Davis on for 6 years and hired Sampson only because they were minorities might be racist.  They're getting nervous fellas.

https://purdue.forums.rivals.com/threads/are-there-any-minority-candidates-being-considered-for-the-iu-job.208649/

Dumb.

Then again, they are in the tournament this week and currently the first five topics on that board are about IU.  6 of the first 10 are about IU and one more talks about IU (among other high profile programs) not being in the tournament.  This from a fanbase whose team is a 4 seed and is set to play games at the end of the week.

They would never admit it, but I think they are slightly worried about who we are going to bring in.

[Whoozhers 3,690]

Stevens and ONLY STEVENS!
If not.... don’t hire anybody.
Let us fans control the program virtually.
A lot can be done from home as we’ve found out this past year.


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[BGleas 7,903]

27 minutes ago, Magnanimous said:

Maybe “done” was excessive but he’s not the golden boy anymore and the honeymoon rebuild for him is over. If he doesn’t start winning he’s out sooner than later. 

The honeymoon isn't over for Wyc and Danny though. I'm just saying, Wyc and Danny don't operate by fan pressure, they never have. Fans were screaming for them the fire Doc from 05-07 and it was never a consideration. 

Stevens might be coming to IU, I don't know one way or the other, but I'm pretty certain it won't be because the Celtics fired him or fan pressure. 

This is the best the timing has felt for Stevens/IU, but if he comes it will be because Stevens thinks the timing is right. I'm 99% sure the Celtics aren't firing him anytime soon. 

[IUrocker 2,185]

I agree that Brad most likely will not be fired from the Celtics. The thing that I wonder could be a possibility is Danny Ainge coming to Brad and just saying something along the lines of “hey listen, obviously this IU job has come up and your name is all over it. If you think that’s something where your heart and mind are, then maybe you should just go. If your mind is elsewhere then we don’t want any unnecessary distractions the rest of the season”, and then they just mutually part ways so that Brad can come home.....I mean I’m sure I’m dreaming with that scenario, but heck. 

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

3 hours ago, Capt. Crimson said:

I cannot sleep. That BS pre game presser running through my head over and over like I’m going crazy. 

I went from 10% believing it could happen to being fully on board with it tonight. I’m ready to be hurt again. 

"But you gotta understand that there ain’t no gettin’ offa this train we’re on, till we get to the end of the line" - Barrett Wallace

[Hoosierinbham 178]

6 minutes ago, IUrocker said:

I agree that Brad most likely will not be fired from the Celtics. The thing that I wonder could be a possibility is Danny Ainge coming to Brad and just saying something along the lines of “hey listen, obviously this IU job has come up and your name is all over it. If you think that’s something where your heart and mind are, then maybe you should just go. If your mind is elsewhere then we don’t want any unnecessary distractions the rest of the season”, and then they just mutually part ways so that Brad can come home.....I mean I’m sure I’m dreaming with that scenario, but heck. Im sure Ainge would want him on board for as long as possible though up until Brad tells him for sure that he’s out. 

I bet you're closer than you think with that conversation happening.  Now, what will be Brad's ultimate decision?

[hper50 1,210]

How am I supposed to get any work done today? I haven’t done sh*t in the last day and a half!

[IUrocker 2,185]

3 minutes ago, Hoosierinbham said:

I bet you're closer than you think with that conversation happening.  Now, what will be Brad's ultimate decision?

I think if Danny did indeed make the approach and told Brad he should do it if it’s where his heart/mind is and wanted to avoid any distractions then it’d make it easier for Brad to come. 

[Gnet550 926]

Wasn’t it Christian Bale as Batman who said, “ You either die a hero, or live long enough to become a villain.”

 

I feel like that’s where Stevens is with Boston, once beloved as the Saint coach who would get them another championship, but now the fan base is starting to turn on him.

[DWB 1,098]

8 hours ago, Southside said:

I also like to hear more female perspective on here. I know a ton of female fans who can talk smack, but they just have no interest in the board lol.

I hope that India Franklin finds this board. She participated (a little) on a couple of others, like HSN I think. I know she was on the Inside the Hall board at one time. I'd also like to hear from Mrs Leal. Met her at the Hoosier Hysterics event in Bloomington right after Anthony committed. 

Both are outstanding parents of what I think will be great players for IU.

[coonhounds 8,938]

The honeymoon isn't over for Wyc and Danny though. I'm just saying, Wyc and Danny don't operate by fan pressure, they never have. Fans were screaming for them the fire Doc from 05-07 and it was never a consideration. 
Stevens might be coming to IU, I don't know one way or the other, but I'm pretty certain it won't be because the Celtics fired him or fan pressure. 
This is the best the timing has felt for Stevens/IU, but if he comes it will be because Stevens thinks the timing is right. I'm 99% sure the Celtics aren't firing him anytime soon. 

Quit raining on everyone's brad parade . Lol just kidding I know your being honest and giving good info

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