Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[BGleas 7,880]

2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

They confirmed earlier that St Elmos is on the approved list. 

Thanks! I hadn't read all the posts when I replied. 

[mark1981 1,334]

Assuming we get Brad Stevens.  Will we be preseason ranked in the top ten just due to his presence? Similar to UK and Duke.

[BGleas 7,880]

8 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

@BGleas is a member here now, and moderating over at HSN (that site crashed and has been down for an extended period). He used to work for the C's and has a lot of good insights. If he posts on this it's worth giving his thoughts the benefit of the doubt. My understanding is the C's don't do that kind of press release, but I'll defer to Gleas if he posts --

Great to hear from you, HH!! 

It's been a number of years since I worked there, but my direct boss is still the Head of PR for the Celtics. 

You're exactly right, this isn't something they would send a press release on. The head of PR, Brad, Danny and probably the owner would huddle on how Brad and Danny should answer the questions, that's about it. 

It is a bit striking to me that the hard, 100% not happening answer has not happened yet. 

[reconmkd 4,163]

Just now, mark1981 said:

Assuming we get Brad Stevens.  Will we be preseason ranked in the top ten just due to his presence? Similar to UK and Duke.

In retaliation for hiring Brad, Goodman and the rest of the talking heads would have us ranked dead last!

[HoosierFan1994 4,573]

1 minute ago, mark1981 said:

Assuming we get Brad Stevens.  Will we be preseason ranked in the top ten just due to his presence? Similar to UK and Duke.

I don't wanna go that far yet but I would be surprised to see any other player leave the team.

[rcbowla 6,715]

Assuming we get Brad Stevens.  Will we be preseason ranked in the top ten just due to his presence? Similar to UK and Duke.

As the roster is constructed now? No. Get some good transfers and maybe a top 25 team.

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[MemphisHoosier 1,914]

1 hour ago, mamasa said:

Can you imagine sitting with Chris007, IUwins0708, and JerryYeagley23, having a few drinks?  The stories would be awesome!

I would donate to the charity of their choice for that experience.

[Billingsley 289]

7 minutes ago, btownqb said:

They confirmed earlier that St Elmos is on the approved list. 

Several Celtics were at St Elmos. My future son in law is a huge C fan. I gave him the heads up that I heard many would be there that day to have dinner. He saw several of them and took some pics Not out of the question that BS was there

[IU Scott 2,375]

Heard on the Kent Sterling show that Brad's wife is on the BOT at Butler.  Would this effect anyway in Brad coming to IU to coach.

[mark1981 1,334]

1 minute ago, rcs29 said:

As the roster is constructed now? No. Get some good transfers and maybe a top 25 team.

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Well, Duke and UK get a high ranking without knowing squat about the roster.  I think both were in the top 10 to start this season.

[Hoosier_Hatchet 32]

1 minute ago, IU Scott said:

Heard on the Kent Sterling show that Brad's wife is on the BOT at Butler.  Would this effect anyway in Brad coming to IU to coach.

Doubt it....might impact her desire to be on the Butler BOT.  

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[brandct 610]

1 minute ago, IU Scott said:

Heard on the Kent Sterling show that Brad's wife is on the BOT at Butler.  Would this effect anyway in Brad coming to IU to coach.

Just checked she is on the BoT

[Ghost of Rick Majerus 793]

1 minute ago, IU Scott said:

Heard on the Kent Sterling show that Brad's wife is on the BOT at Butler.  Would this effect anyway in Brad coming to IU to coach.

If it did, she would just resign. 

[Alford Bailey 12,218]

Just now, mark1981 said:

Well, Duke and UK get a high ranking without knowing squat about the roster.  I think both were in the top 10 to start this season.

Probably give more cred but this roster still has issues.

[Kentuckysucks 2,101]

3 minutes ago, rcs29 said:

As the roster is constructed now? No. Get some good transfers and maybe a top 25 team.

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If he can get TJD back and a couple decent grad transfers we should be able to compete with most.  We swept Iowa and could've swept Illinois this season.  Both could potentially get to the FF and the Illini could possibly win it all.

[Hardwood83 4,461]

19 minutes ago, Capt. Crimson said:

There have been some people saying an exit deal is in the works, but nothing I would consider reputable. I think it makes the most sense, all things considered.

[Bankshot 528]

I've seen, read, and know a decent amount about Brad's coaching skills and style while at Butler. But for those of us who didn't follow Butler quite as closely, can someone provide a quick summary of his general approach...type of player(s), roster construction, recruiting focus, offensive/defensive schemes, low turnovers/value the ball, etc.?

Is it guard centric, wing centric? Long/tall wings? Traditional bigs or lo/hi? etc.

Thanks!

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,842]

11 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Heard on the Kent Sterling show that Brad's wife is on the BOT at Butler.  Would this effect anyway in Brad coming to IU to coach.

Might be a personal issue for her, but the 2 schools really aren't rivals in the sense we are with a B1G school so I don't see her as a trustee at Butler and Brad as coach of IU a big deal.  Trustees oversee the university as a whole and not simply a bball program.  

[ap2345 7,049]

It’s only been a couple days and I’m already going crazy. I can’t imagine what things will look like if this drags on until June lol

[Capt. Crimson 3,395]

2 minutes ago, Bankshot said:

I've seen, read, and know a decent amount about Brad's coaching skills and style while at Butler. But for those of us who didn't follow Butler quite as closely, can someone provide a quick summary of his general approach...type of player(s), roster construction, recruiting focus, offensive/defensive schemes, low turnovers/value the ball, etc.?

Is it guard centric, wing centric? Long/tall wings? Traditional bigs or lo/hi? etc.

Thanks!

He draws up plays that allow his players to put the basketball in the hoop