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3 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

Maybe you already answered this but how did things go from you saying be ready for more denials to within minutes Brad denies interest and then it’s over. I know it cam from your source but that part confused me a bit.

I’m not 0708 but I’d guess the denial was paired with a “deal’s off” to IU

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IUwins0708
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I wasn’t going to tell everyone but screw it, if it’s wrong it’s wrong.  The search is over!! Brad will be the next coach.  Same guy that told me the Sampson buyout sent me a text and said Brad is HOM

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We started discussing those hurdles with his beautiful agent back in late January, early February. So everything was written up exactly how they wanted. So there’s not really much to be done. This has

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I will say that IU met with the Stevens family since January, maybe even end of December. It was a good fit we thought, we listened to everything they had to say, we met everything they wanted, they a

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10 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

Maybe you are correct.......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

im not serious either

Of course, if you were working with them you'd deny it like you do here. The plot thickens.

 

 

 

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11 minutes ago, SteelerHoosier said:

Not to poke or impose, but you gave a heads up for a heavy denial. Then that denial took place and your mood change. Was the nature of the denial just much different than you were told would happen? You don't have to answer. 

I literally just asked the same thing. 

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If I had to guess...

The admin reached out about any possible interest. Interest was tentative. As things heated up and interest was further reciprocated, the BS camp said, in order for this to happen, we would need A, B, C, and D. Behind the scenes, the admin worked and got everything out together. The entire time, deniability was key and this the non answer the first time. When Indiana presented the requested A, B, C, and D to BS, he pontificated and decided nah. Whether that involved BS telling Ainge is unsure.

 

I would assume sources and boosters and the admin were of the understanding that providing a contract with A-D would lead to a yes, it actually only lead to serious consideration from BS.

The press conference after his decision was most likely a joint discussion with Ainge where BS tried to score some points with his base and close down the discussion. 
 

anyway that’s my guess. Ultimately a misunderstanding. We secured everything requested by the two parties but ultimately the NBA is too attractive to turn down. Also the owner is behind him. Ainge gets cut before he does unless all the players band together to call him an idiot which is unlikely. 

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25 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

When you’re one of the best in the world at your profession; you worry a lot less about petty grievances. If at some hypothetical date Brad gets fired by Boston and Cuban refuses to hire him because of a grudge, there are 28 other nba franchises. There certainly aren’t 28 coaches better than him in the NBA. 

We have zero information to suggest that Brad acted in bad faith. People believe he used us for a raise despite no raise being reported. Getting rejected sucks. It’s easier to make up reasons for getting rejected than it is to look in the mirror and admit that they just weren’t interested. But that’s exactly what happened here. Brad didn’t want to be the IU men’s basketball coach. Who cares. Someone out there will want the job. Someone out there is ready to give the job everything he has. Let’s go find that guy. 

Oh I’m all on board for moving on and I agree that Brad doesn’t care about these petty grievances. These Billionaires though think differently- I’m just trying to apply context to the world I live in.  Truth be told though I have no clue who I want now.

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4 minutes ago, spe317 said:

If I had to guess...

The admin reached out about any possible interest. Interest was tentative. As things heated up and interest was further reciprocated, the BS camp said, in order for this to happen, we would need A, B, C, and D. Behind the scenes, the admin worked and got everything out together. The entire time, deniability was key and this the non answer the first time. When Indiana presented the requested A, B, C, and D to BS, he pontificated and decided nah. Whether that involved BS telling Ainge is unsure.

 

I would assume sources and boosters and the admin were of the understanding that providing a contract with A-D would lead to a yes, it actually only lead to serious consideration from BS.

The press conference after his decision was most likely a joint discussion with Ainge where BS tried to score some points with his base and close down the discussion. 
 

anyway that’s my guess. Ultimately a misunderstanding. We secured everything requested by the two parties but ultimately the NBA is too attractive to turn down. Also the owner is behind him. Ainge gets cut before he does unless all the players band together to call him an idiot which is unlikely. 

You are spot on.  Is this you Brad? Why did you say no?

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33 minutes ago, SteelerHoosier said:

Not to poke or impose, but you gave a heads up for a heavy denial. Then that denial took place and your mood change. Was the nature of the denial just much different than you were told would happen? You don't have to answer. 

Yeah I was told to expect a heavy denial, but then got word that it was over.  This time meaning he was out.  It was/is still an odd time.  

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Just now, IUwins0708 said:

Yeah I was told to expect a heavy denial, but then got word that it was over.  This time meaning he was out.  It was/is still an odd time.  

So it's your understanding the ship has sailed for good? 

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4 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

You are spot on.  Is this you Brad? Why did you say no?

That makes sense. I’m just curious to see what’s next.

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I guess in theory if the Celtics tank the rest of the year and the stars demand trades and IU STILL doesn’t have a coach...but who knows what will happen. 

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I'm not going to disparage Coach Stevens in any way. I would have gladly taken a chance on him at IU. But, like he said, he's 44 and not a kid anymore. And the championships that everyone thought he would deliver haven't materialised. At some point you are no longer the 'golden boy'. The Celtics fans seem to be approaching that point now. Like I said I would have loved him at IU. It was worth a shot. Didn't happen. He's not the only guy who could restore IU basketball. Personally, I wouldn't want to take a job with the pressure of being the savior of a historic program. Others may differ. Just not worth it to me. There are lots of coaches who can do the job. We just need to hire one and enjoy the ride.

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1 minute ago, SteelerHoosier said:

I'm under that impression. Just didn't know if IU was going to try one last push to sweeten the pot

I'm guessing they are scrambling to figure out plan B.  Which sucks, if they thought BS was a done deal!  The best leaders can adjust on the fly and make the best out of every situation, no matter how bad!

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