Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[Me So Hornsby]

Trust in Dolson. I’m sure they swung for the fence for Stevens. Now we move on. I was very excited about Chris Beard and still am!


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[Hovadipo]

4 minutes ago, KzooHoosier82 said:

It’s also a discussion board so if you don’t like criticism don’t post your fantasies and call them fact. I get that it’s fun to have “insiders” post info we all want to hear, but if I say Rob is the best PG in IU history, you and the other mods aren’t going to echo your statement when everyone tells me I’m an idiot. 

I don’t see them defending themselves and getting nearly as butthurt as all of you that are crapping down their throats. Chill out. 

[Hoosierfan222]

3 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

I’m sorry guys, I’m really totally shocked and sick to my stomach. I cant believe with all I was told this is the outcome. I’m not sure heartbroken should be a word I use towards another mans decision but I honestly am.

I’m curious, what are the people who led you to believe this was basically done saying?

[mdiu28]

1 minute ago, ISP said:

Boston gave him close to a $3m raise based on what I was just told.

Well if he used IU as leverage (can't blame him) then that may close the door on him ever coming here. 

See ya, Brad. 

[LookatthestonesonDolson]

1 minute ago, Me So Hornsby said:

Trust in Dolson. I’m sure they swung for the fence for Stevens. Now we move on. I was very excited about Chris Beard and still am!


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We won’t get him either.  I believe nothing until Dolson speaks and introduces Dane Fife.  

[Hoosier Guy]

2 minutes ago, ISP said:

Boston gave him close to a $3m raise based on what I was just told.

That would definitely be a reason to stay

[ap2345]

3 minutes ago, Bowhunter said:

Guy was just playing us the whole time


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No he was referring to the denial. That’s called sarcasm.

[Zachetology]

Is there any chance Brad is just saying what he is to deflect attention? Trying to trust in our insiders.

[IUCane]

Just now, Hoosier Guy said:

That would definitely be a reason to stay

It was never going to be about $$$...NBA can always match college.  We were led to believe they wanted to "come home" and we were showing enough $$$ to make them feel wanted.  Obviously they didn't want to be back here that bad.

[cbp4iu]

So..... Cracked open a Budlight must push forward. Good vibes only

[Hippopotamo]

Bummer. Would be really happy if we can get Beard. 

[LookatthestonesonDolson]

So the dumb @$$ got a raise and never stopped to think they could have been paying me this amount for some time.  Let him stay there until he retires.  

[Trish]

Just now, Zachetology said:

Is there any chance Brad is just saying what he is to deflect attention? Trying to trust in our insiders.

For sure. It wouldn’t be professional to announce your leaving in a pregame presser.

[Bowhunter]

I want hear what Chris has to say


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[cappymo14]

Where we at? I’m at the water park and don’t have time to read because I have to judge and clap for handstand #2134. Help


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[Artie86]

4 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

I’m sorry guys, I’m really totally shocked and sick to my stomach. I cant believe with all I was told this is the outcome. I’m not sure heartbroken should be a word I use towards another mans decision but I honestly am.

I hope that this is a part of the denial you spoke of earlier and to hold on......Not feeling the same I take it? 

[Bigred3588]

Just now, Zachetology said:

Is there any chance Brad is just saying what he is to deflect attention? Trying to trust in our insiders.

One of the “insiders” stoking that fire basically just threw in the towel so...

[JaybobHoosier]

6 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

I’m sorry guys, I’m really totally shocked and sick to my stomach. I cant believe with all I was told this is the outcome. I’m not sure heartbroken should be a word I use towards another mans decision but I honestly am.

Hey brother, don’t worry about it! I am curious because you said there will be denials and we got just that. So what changed, Boston counter or what? Really sucks but not surprised because it almost seemed too good to be true.

[RaceToTheTop]

29 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Told y'all he wasn't coming. 

Nominee, worst reading of a message board room psyche of all time.

[IU Prof]

The problem with inside info is that it's only as good as the source. Just like recruiting info that comes from the program, it is likely true that IU felt really good about where it stood. But unless you are hearing similar things from the other side, outcomes like this are always possible.