Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[HoosierTrav 7,731]

My biggest concern with this falling apart is I’m truly worried that our roster has massive turnover. 

[Trish 11,505]

Just now, HoosierTrav said:

My biggest concern with this falling apart is I’m truly worried that our roster has massive turnover. 

Even our boys wanted Stevens! LOL

Yeah, I could see some announcements coming early next week. 

[BleedCubbieBlue 1,395]

9 minutes ago, Dalton26 said:

I didn’t hide your post, but I will respond. What you don’t like doesn’t matter just to put it bluntly, if your posts needs hidden it will be hidden. If you don’t like it message a mod. 

Don’t you worry my friend.  That is EXACTLY what I will do in the future.  I’m sorry, should that have been sent in a message?

[Hoosierfan1901 6,077]

1 minute ago, HoosierTrav said:

My biggest concern with this falling apart is I’m truly worried that our roster has massive turnover. 

Surprise no one hasn’t dipped yet

[kreigh8 2,019]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

I miss Walking Boot. I don't think he liked me as I hated Crean LMAO!

In all honesty, I think Archie is going to be off this year anyways. He'll make more money now then he will again so he should just collect the checks and visit teams throughout this year, similar to Crean's year off.  I could see him looking into the Marquette job however.

I hope Scott had a good idea of who would come when firing Archie. Yeah our fan base would be pissed if Archie was still around in the summer but hey, we very may well strike out again and be stuck with an Alford level guy. 

I'm far more concerned with Dolson having to convince whoever else to take the job knowing they are at best the 2nd choice. And judging by this thread's reaction some of us will likely be disappointed with whoever the hire will be, no matter how good it is. That's unfortunate, but likely the reality in today's social media and 24 hour news cycle world.

[normandale97 203]

Need to just hire Pitino to win immediately.

[IndyFife 71]

My $.02....and moderately long.

First of all, f** Miles Brand.  He set this tone.  Same goes for the BOT.

Second, nobody knows ****.  I’m once removed from a VERY VERY good friend of Dolsen.  Very good.  He knows absolutely nothing.  They talk at least weekly and have for years.  Nothing.  We have been burned one too many times.  Y’all know nothing and your sources don’t either.  I hoped they did and believed, but once bitten, twice shy.

Third, and I say this with the most measured response I can give, f** Brad.  Assuming this all plays out as expected and as being reported.  He will do absolute **** for the next 3-4 years.  And then get fired.  He will never be respected for his coaching acumen by the overpaid narcissists he babysits.  We thought he LOVED basketball like us.  And more important, we thought he lived and breathed Indiana basketball (state, not university).  Clearly, he has different priorities than what we thought made him special.  His choice and no grudge.  We just misjudged.  But one final comment.  Any self respecting Hoosier who calls themselves a masshole and say they root for the patriots ain’t no Hoosier.  Fuggem.  Even if it’s just a diversion, that statement is disqualifying for so many reasons.  Qualifier: my wife is a new englander and she readily admits how utterly insufferable those people are.  

Now, on with it.  I’d be happy with Beard but I’m at the point where I think we have to take a flyer.  Somebody who has a fire in their belly.  Somebody who hates losing more than they love winning.  And somebody who thinks the paycheck is just a bonus.  Y’all prolly think I’m on crack, but I’m just gonna say it: needs to be Michael Lewis.  Right personality and fiery AF.  Same type of player as Archie but IU born and bred and more charismatic.  And been there done that.

Rant over.  We got played again.  Time to do the playing. 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,077]

Daily reminder, Kings up 9 with a minute left in the 4th

[Stromboli 6,076]

15 minutes ago, BleedCubbieBlue said:

My wife just cheered for Purdue, does anyone know any good divorce attorneys?

Call Stromboli! The one stop shop for all moderation and divorce needs. 100% successful divorce rate. 

[Trish 11,505]

and the Celtics lose to one of the worst teams in the league, the Kings!

SUCK IT BRAD

[Bigred3588 1,535]

2 minutes ago, Treesh said:

Even our boys wanted Stevens! LOL

Yeah, I could see some announcements coming early next week. 

I hope to god this isn’t the case. We could be looking at a Crean-era type of rebuild with this year’s transfer rules.

[IU Scott 2,375]

1 hour ago, Treesh said:

I’m starting to think the booster is just beyond loaded and wanted to blow $10 million without a care who the next coach is. 
 

Seems like a waste of money but hey, I don’t have that money so. 

Having Archie gone  is worth it

[sabaka 6]

That’s a stretch
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[IndyFife 71]

15 minutes ago, BleedCubbieBlue said:

My wife just cheered for Purdue, does anyone know any good divorce attorneys?

My kid is a Purdue athlete and my other kid may be a Kentucky athlete next year.  At this stage, I’m just looking for a reason to be a fan somewhere else. If it weren’t so funny, I’d cry.

[FightFor6 895]

3 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Having Archie gone  is worth it

Yeah, disagreed. Treading water for a year until you have an A+ hire lined up could have ended up being a better option. The floor is very low now for the next couple years depending on who the hire is and what sort of turnover we see on the roster.

Edit: Not saying this is what is going to happen. Just saying the immediate downside is much greater if you're now working down a list of guys that aren't your first choice.

Edited March 20, 2021 by FightFor6

[pumpfake 3,930]

Just now, Bigred3588 said:

I hope to god this isn’t the case. We could be looking at a Crean-era type of rebuild with this year’s transfer rules.

This year it could work to our advantage, depending on who leaves.  Lots of players will be available as transfers and the new coach may need to grab a few that fit his system.

[Hoosier1984 1,554]

Yeah Boston reporter said Brad told his players he decided to stay (guessing in that meeting) normally a team will respond and come out and kick butt...instead they lose to the Kings. If that doesn’t tell you where this will end up in a year or two

[Hoosierfan1901 6,077]

Kings up 11 with 30 seconds left

[Bigred3588 1,535]

2 minutes ago, Treesh said:

and the Celtics lose to one of the worst teams in the league, the Kings!

SUCK IT BRAD

Well I will get some satisfaction out of Celtics fans reactions if it comes out that Steven’s was given a raise in the midst of a seven game slide.

[cleeter 2,116]

Call Stromboli. The one stop shop for all moderation and divorce needs. 100% successful divorce rate. 

My wife is a Purdue fan. And yes I knew that going into it. IU hasn’t beaten Purdue since we started dating April of 2016. I told her if IU doesn’t win next year, I’ll have to do what’s necessary. I really hope I’m not calling you next year at this time. Not because I don’t love my wife, but because I love IU and can’t take anymore losses to that team.

 

 

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