Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[AZ Hoosier]

20 minutes ago, BleedCubbieBlue said:

I believe that they would still own his rights.  What they could want from IU is $$$$$ to release him unconditionally so if he ever goes back to the NBA, they don't own his contract.

That's not Indiana's battle to fight. If he's free to coach college, that's the only thing that is germane to this discussion. If the Pacers or Heat or Lakers want him to coach in the NBA after he's done at Indiana, let them pony up and negotiate with Ainge or his successor.

Why should Indiana or Dolson or any other person/entity that is NOT the NBA care about who owns his NBA coaching rights?

[IUwins0708]

I know a lot hate him but Dakich said he’s about 60% sure. Stevens will be the next coach 

[IU Scott]

2 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

He resigned on January 8, 2001 so it was during the season.

Saw where he was hired by UL on March 21,2001

[CSP]

Just now, IUwins0708 said:

I know a lot hate him but Dakich said he’s about 60% sure. Stevens will be the next coach 

Which is probably more like 75

[IU Scott]

Just now, IUwins0708 said:

I know a lot hate him but Dakich said he’s about 60% sure. Stevens will be the next coach 

He needs to read here then he knows it is 99% chance

[Bobman1]

I know a lot hate him but Dakich said he’s about 60% sure. Stevens will be the next coach 

Fair, I’d say I’m about 75% sure based on what I’ve read here. I’d think everybody is generally pretty optimistic at this point and it’s saying A LOT that neither the Celtics nor IU have come out and denied these rumors.


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[Hoosierfan1901]

Rewatching the 2010 title game, Butler was such a tough team

[tyappleg]

2 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

I know a lot hate him but Dakich said he’s about 60% sure. Stevens will be the next coach 

Would rather have him say 10%.  Would give me more confidence. 

[Coach Robby]

Just now, IUwins0708 said:

I know a lot hate him but Dakich said he’s about 60% sure. Stevens will be the next coach 

I´m not usually so lucky, but I call those favorable odds. What I see big picture is that this is literally a once in a LIFETIME opportunity for an Indiana guy to ¨be promoted¨ within his home state and lead the Hoosiers. I don´t see CBS as a gambler per say, so why leave a guaranteed royalty? Unless you truly don´t want it, in which case, this thread wouldn´t be nearly as lengthy as it is. 

[IU Scott]

I want Stevens to come here because he would make us a contender but I really want him to come here to shut up Goodman and his ilk.

[Bobman1]

I´m not usually so lucky, but I call those favorable odds. What I see big picture is that this is literally a once in a LIFETIME opportunity for an Indiana guy to ¨be promoted¨ within his home state and lead the Hoosiers. I don´t see CBS as a gambler per say, so why leave a guaranteed royalty? Unless you truly don´t want it, in which case, this thread wouldn´t be nearly as lengthy as it is. 

Already getting the “CBS” fired up. Confused me at first but love it.


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[iuthruandthru]

1 hour ago, Stromboli said:

 

Ummm...

I figured Strom from Nicks was a given.  I figured two weekly for life was written into the contract, no?  

[IU Scott]

So will Dakich be happy with that hire or still upset it isn't Steve.

[Josh]

17 minutes ago, Josh said:

It's Indiana!  It's Indiana.

I joke (kind of) but IU can certainly recruit itself.  This isn't Wyoming, or Wichita State, or some place you really have to sell recruits on.  They know Indiana.  They know it's a big time program with lots of exposure.  

I just don't see a lack of transfers as any kind of proof that we're getting Brad Stevens.  The other stuff makes me very optimistic,  but this is specious reasoning imo.

[8bucks]

After thinking about the Boston contract I would kind of prefer that Boston continue to own his rights. While he may not really want to go to Detroit he may want to go to the Pacers.  We would kind of prefer he not have that option 

[AZ Hoosier]

Just now, IU Scott said:

So will Dakich be happy with that hire or still upset it isn't Steve.

Whatever gives him fodder for his mouth... remember, his kind make their money being contrarians and know-it-alls, and stirring the pot.

[IUwins0708]

6 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Which is probably more like 75

I just want it over with, I have so much nervous energy right now!

[Coach Robby]

1 minute ago, IUwins0708 said:

I just want it over with, I have so much nervous energy right now!

I feel like I have an addiction to this program. Lord keep it a healthy one!

[akumanina]

3 minutes ago, Coach Robby said:

I´m not usually so lucky, but I call those favorable odds. What I see big picture is that this is literally a once in a LIFETIME opportunity for an Indiana guy to ¨be promoted¨ within his home state and lead the Hoosiers. I don´t see CBS as a gambler per say, so why leave a guaranteed royalty? Unless you truly don´t want it, in which case, this thread wouldn´t be nearly as lengthy as it is. 

I think that's what most national pundits just don't get it about the 'Brad Stevens to IU' thing. They don't understand the 'Indiana' connection and loyalty. Dakich said it right on his radio show. Things are just different in Indiana. A coach has to have deep understanding of the state and the IU basketball to succeed. 

[IUrocker]

Celtics play tomorrow night. It’d be so cool to not see him there coaching it. Doubt it though. If he wasn’t then that’d obviously give it away.