Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[ap2345 10,342]

Just now, Hooserfan1901 said:

Every time he was about to speak he looked over and then began reading. Maybe he really wanted the job, but what I said last night, he could have been forced to deny it

He even stuttered a couple times. Just a strange situation without real answers. 

[Hoosierfan1901 7,305]

2 minutes ago, VO5 said:

Y’all are reading into that way too much

We know...just wanted to mention it

[Feathery 4,005]

1 minute ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

Every time he was about to speak he looked over and then began reading. Maybe he really wanted the job, but what I said last night, he could have been forced to deny it

Why or how would he be forced to deny it? If he really wanted out he could have just said hey I want to go but I have a contract with the Celtics, so I’m staying. That would be enough to get him out. He didn’t instead he has this weird masshole thing. Just odd. 

[Trish 12,760]

BRAD ******** STEVENS! 

[IUguy77 310]

Just a weird response. Could have simply said “as I said before I’m flattered, but I have a job here with the Celtics and I’m happy here and this is where I want to be and will be as long as they will have me”. 

[Hoosierfan1901 7,305]

2 minutes ago, Feathery said:

Why or how would he be forced to deny it? If he really wanted out he could have just said hey I want to go but I have a contract with the Celtics, so I’m staying. That would be enough to get him out. He didn’t instead he has this weird masshole thing. Just odd. 

Who knows, I think his contract would solve a lot of questions 

[ap2345 10,342]

Just now, Feathery said:

Why or how would he be forced to deny it? If he really wanted out he could have just said hey I want to go but I have a contract with the Celtics, so I’m staying. That would be enough to get him out. He didn’t instead he has this weird masshole thing. Just odd. 

I’m curious to see if IU starts being connected to anyone now. At this point Dolson should’ve been reaching out to other candidates. Maybe the insiders sources have gotten skittish and just aren’t talking now I guess we’ll see over the next few days.

[Hardwood83 4,839]

4 hours ago, Five Prime said:

Maybe that was the point.  Seriously, to get all Hoosiers fans off his back for good.  Genius actually. 

Maybe. In my experience it very seldom pays to burn a bridge. He coulda said  "I'm staying" plain and simple without the groveling.  Whatever his justification I think Brad Stevens is a ****** and his failures will bring a smile to my face. 

[Hardwood83 4,839]

9 minutes ago, Treesh said:

BRAD ******** STEVENS! 

I would change it to **** BRAD STEVENS!! :) 

[IUrocker 2,442]

I’m not saying I think it means he will be our coach, but I agree that it definitely doesn’t sound like things he would say normally and were completely pointing away from just flat out answering the question. The things he said were things that seem like something people in Boston “would want to hear” and really make them think he’s trying to be one of them....but again, I don’t wanna jump onto any theories....does seem odd though, I would agree, and makes it interesting. Again, I’m not trying to rationalize as to hold out hope, but it’s just an out of the box way of thinking about it. 

[Hoosierfan1901 7,305]

He was most likely trying to pander to the fanbase so they will like him more...that isn’t turning out goo at all 

[RaceToTheTop 28,672]

10 minutes ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

He was most likely trying to pander to the fanbase so they will like him more...that isn’t turning out goo at all 

The base certainly doesn't like him like Ainge does.  Boston is a tough town and the Celtics are moving farther from a title when it looked a couple of years ago that they were getting pretty close.

[ap2345 10,342]

So over on the Butler board the rumor is Brad and Dolson couldn’t come to terms on the size of the buyout in case another big program came calling. Brad wants more money in his salary so now Dolson is calling and tying to raise more money. That supposedly came from a donor that the guy on the Butler board knows or something. Could be something or could be nothing. Could also be why IU still hasn’t been connected to anyone else. 

[Hoosierfan1901 7,305]

1 minute ago, brumdog45 said:

The base certainly doesn't like him like Ainge does.  Boston is a tough town and the Celtics are moving farther from a title when it looked a couple of years ago that they were getting pretty close.

3/4 years going to the Conference Finals is pretty impressive, but the C’s want titles and not a pat on the back. If the team’s trajectory continues like this, he will be out of Boston within the next 2 years. Most likely going to a more laid back Organization 

[Hoosierfan1901 7,305]

3 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

So over on the Butler board the rumor is Brad and Dolson couldn’t come to terms on the size of the buyout in case another big program came calling. Brad wants more money in his salary so now Dolson is calling and tying to raise more money. That supposedly came from a donor that the guy on the Butler board knows or something. Could be something or could be nothing. Could also be why IU still hasn’t been connected to anyone else. 

So.....Brad Stevens to IU is still on? And then he dips to Duke? I think the ship has somewhat sailed, but with a few mechanical errors.

[IUCrazy2 2,603]

1 hour ago, AZ Hoosier said:

I get the disappointment. I even buy the analogy... but it sounds like you're miffed that those with connections "did not deliver". It was not up to them (folks like @IUwins0708 and @Chris007, who I am sure don't need me to defend them or their actions)... they can only tell what they are told... AFAIK, none of those guys were involved in any of the negotiations, nor were they "contacts" with Stevens or his people... sure, THEY didn't deliver... but they had as much control over the outcome as you or I did - NADA. ZILCH. BUPKIS.

Yeah, it sucks, and we're all disappointed... and maybe a little angry, and it stung a little. Ok, it stung a lot. But I looked out the window this morning and saw that big yellow ball rising over the eastern horizon, so I have no worries. We will survive this. We're Hoosiers. That's what we do.

No, no, no.  To be clear this was not about those with connections.  I appreciate what those guys bring.

[ap2345 10,342]

Just now, Hooserfan1901 said:

So.....Brad Stevens to IU is still on? And then he dips to Duke?

The guy said Dolson wants an absurd 50 million dollar buyout if Stevens ever left. Just as a big precaution. Stevens wants more years and a larger annual salary to keep that buyout in place. He said Dolson was now trying to come up with the extra money to up the offer. Thought that was interesting coming from a Butler fan. Could be something or just another rumor.

[mdiu28 2,437]

5 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

So over on the Butler board the rumor is Brad and Dolson couldn’t come to terms on the size of the buyout in case another big program came calling. Brad wants more money in his salary so now Dolson is calling and tying to raise more money. That supposedly came from a donor that the guy on the Butler board knows or something. Could be something or could be nothing. Could also be why IU still hasn’t been connected to anyone else. 

appreciate the info but.....

BLAH BLAH BLAH 

[ap2345 10,342]

Just now, mdiu28 said:

appreciate the info but.....

BLAH BLAH BLAH 

I won’t believe anything until an announcement is mad no matter who the new coach is. I just like sharing whatever I come across.

[Hoosierfan1901 7,305]

Just now, ap2345 said:

I won’t believe anything until an announcement is mad no matter who the new coach is. I just like sharing whatever I come across.

AP, you can always just PM me if any new info comes about