Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[Josh 12,569]

6 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Yeah, I do. 

I think anybody who insisted that Stevens was coming here (like myself to family and coworkers) lost credibility here.  Next time we insist something, do you think they're going to remember this?  I certainly do.

What's your definition of credibility?

[kreigh8 2,026]

I'm far more bummed this time around than I was when the Donovan stuff proved to be false. Really thought we had Stevens. Really hope Dolson has an option B, as from the outside looking in it would seem all the eggs were in the Stevens basket which appears similar to Archie's recruiting strategy at times with misses on Brooks and then Kauffman. Tough day for Hoosier fans.

Note: We'll see if this one doesn't get deleted like my first post did.

[Hoosier_Hatchet 32]

Thanks for the info from the insiders on this board.   Its appreciated from me!  I hope you guys keep sharing.

 

Does this suck?  No doubt, but we move on.  Our social media presence has to be one of moving on to the next target.  We will scare away people if they think we only wanted Brad.  Who knows, with the numbers being thrown around this week....there may be some candidates we didn't even think of that might be interested in getting PAID!  

[Bowhunter 2,693]

I hate done deals. I almost put $100 on him coming home.


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[go iu bb 5,540]

Disappointing but:

[Kentuckysucks 2,206]

To be fair, we all should've seen this coming.  His initials are BS.

[hoosrnight 52]

11 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think I’ll just keep info to myself for a while.

I just got here when HSN went down, and I’ll say thank you. @IUwins0708 has gotten crappy treatment over there when his info doesn’t pan out. I appreciate what y’all tell us, unfortunately sometimes things out of your control happen. Sounds like the info was was legit but Boston wanted to keep him. To bad we can’t all be adults!

[CrossboneIU22 1,180]

12 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think I’ll just keep info to myself for a while.

Well I for one don't think you were really wrong about anything Chris.  The end result changed when the Celtics matched the offer with a raise and probably job security.  Nothing we can do about that.  But I fully believe the events happened as you revealed and people thought it was a done deal when he agreed with our offer but then changed his mind.  Those of us who are reasonable around here, appreciate what you bring to the board @Chris007

[Bigred3588 1,535]

My question now is...let’s say Steven’s leveraged our offer to get more out of Boston. Did he also impact our ability to get money out of donors in the future. I’d be pretty pissed if I shelled out $10M for a result I didn’t get...

[RaceToTheTop 25,002]

1 minute ago, SteelerHoosier said:

Give me your short list of guys you believe can fill the vacancy? I'll gladly get excited if the results bear it out......but there's not a single coach that has been mentioned beyond Stevens that gives me hope for the long term success of this program. 

Guys are definitely striving in places with less resources than IU.  Not sure why you would be hopeless.

[brandct 610]

14 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I think I’ll just keep info to myself for a while.

Don't let this stop you from sharing with everyone. It seems like so many people were caught out by this, and it seems he used IU's offer to get himself a raise. You was just telling us what you knew to the best of your knowledge if anyone has got a problem with that then it is their problem. I appreciate everything you said and done.

[ledies22 60]

15 minutes ago, TucsonHoosier said:

a lot of yall are cannibalizing and proving bilas right

This a million percent plus everyone going after Goodman. We look like idiots as a whole. Not because we were wrong with the info, but they way some reacted to his tweets. 

[Trish 11,506]

$10million dollars for what exactly? 

[Banksyrules 4,561]

I lost credibility with all my sports friends. Valuable lessons learned today.

[KzooHoosier82 972]

19 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I’m not wrong. Who else would you possibly be talking about?

You’re 100% wrong. I never said anything negative or derogatory to/about anyone. Perhaps you need to reread my posts and direct your vitriol where warrented. As for me, I’m done discussing this with you. 

[Gnet550 920]

19 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

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 agreed to the offer, then went back to Boston and he got the sesame things from them. 2.5 million raise to over 7 million now. If this is then end of Brad then Scott will get someone good for 7 million. I’m sorry I just tried to pass on everything I getting. I don’t get paid for this and I’m just as disappointed as anyone 

I respect you Chris...just trying to pass along info...no worries here. I’ll trust you the next time. We’ve all been wrong before

[mamasa 15,163]

22 minutes ago, BayernFan said:

Yup BS was just playing IU for a raise to burnish his image and value.  Told ya.  Let his name never be spoken again.  Unless to point out he is overrated.  
 

Now let’s get someone who wants to be here and be paid handsomely.  
 

Like Musselman or the guy from Loyola. 

Love most of the new posters. You, not so much 

[IUCrazy2 2,351]

How many bridges do you think got burned today between Stevens and Indiana people?  Guys like the golf course dude and stuff.  Hope he truly is a Masshole now because that dude's reputation is going to be **** around here for awhile.

[Bigred3588 1,535]

Just now, Treesh said:

$10million dollars for what exactly? 

The backstory kind of implies the individuals putting up millions would’ve done so with the impression we were getting Stevens.

[Josh 12,569]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

$10million dollars for what exactly? 

Getting rid of the worst coach in the Big Ten!  Worth every penny