Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:08 AM, lillurk said:

Sometimes your #1 target is a guy you think you can get, not necessarily the best player you’re targeting.

(also...how many kids are told they’re the #1 target?)

Thissssssss

[Chris007 61,223]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:08 AM, ap2345 said:

Wait what??? That’s a new one! Who told Siri that? 

Roberts. Smith’s dad was bragging to some boosters. I have receipts for this one 

[IUCrazy2 2,850]

  On 3/28/2021 at 3:48 AM, Hooserfan1901 said:

If it wasn’t a raise that made Stevens go quiet, I would guess there is some contract obligation, where he couldn’t leave. Also, I agree with Spe about his kids not wanting to leaving in the middle semester and waiting until like May/June.

He is a multimillionaire whose job requires him to be away from home quite a bit.  The kids could finish out the school year whether he had the job or not.  Can coaches even personally meet with kids yet?  

I don't think his kids schooling would be holding them back for a few weeks.  If this thing had any legs.

[ap2345 11,254]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:10 AM, Chris007 said:

Roberts. Smith’s dad was bragging to some boosters. I have receipts for this one 

That sounds like his dad from what I’ve heard. We’ve played Westfield the last few years so I know the kid pretty well.

[Gnet550 1,020]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:10 AM, Chris007 said:

Roberts. Smith’s dad was bragging to some boosters. I have receipts for this one 

Chris, Chris, he’s our man...if he doesn’t say it, no one can!!! Keep up the good intel buddy...and please let Stevens to IU be true!

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,274]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:05 AM, IU Scott said:

Seems like these insiders on these boards has been wrong more than right the last couple of years when it comes to recruiting.

Cool

[SteelerHoosier 2,586]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:12 AM, ap2345 said:

That sounds like his dad from what I’ve heard. We’ve played Westfield the last few years so I know the kid pretty well.

Freaking dads lol. I've met all kinds in the 8 years I have coached HS football.

[ap2345 11,254]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:08 AM, lillurk said:

Sometimes your #1 target is a guy you think you can get, not necessarily the best player you’re targeting.

(also...how many kids are told they’re the #1 target?)

Several kids get told that to make them feel good. It does in fact happen.

[Hoosierfan1901 8,228]

Going to be an interesting couple of weeks for the coaching search

[GreatMcCracken’sGhost 106]

  On 3/28/2021 at 2:15 AM, IU Prof said:

Fair enough, I misunderstood, sorry! Still skeptical, because there is no apparent reason to delay the announcement this long. But happy to be wrong!

But what on earth would be the point of having Isiah at that meeting if no Brad?

Stevens has been answering this question in every press conference—he believes it’s his job to honor his commitment to his team and not leave in the middle of a season. His words, not mine. But you’re correct... hard to imagine this literally lasting until June. At least not without everyone figuring it out post-tournament.

[ap2345 11,254]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:21 AM, Hooserfan1901 said:

Going to be an interesting couple of weeks for the coaching search

How many coaches will be offered the job this week???

[ap2345 11,254]

[Hoosierfan1901 8,228]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:27 AM, ap2345 said:

How many coaches will be offered the job this week???

I heard Wright, Donovan and John Wooden will be on the same staff according to the National Media

[ap2345 11,254]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:30 AM, Hooserfan1901 said:

I heard Wright, Donovan and John Wooden will be on the same staff according to the National Media

 

[GreatMcCracken’sGhost 106]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:30 AM, Hooserfan1901 said:

I heard Wright, Donovan and John Wooden will be on the same staff according to the National Media

The Hoosiers are zeroing in on Steve Kerr. I heard it from @Treesh. Rock solid info. Would’ve been Pop but he needs a dry southern climate. Failed his physical due to humidity.

Edited March 28, 2021 by GreatMcCracken’sGhost

[12345Brad 511]

Sorry if brought up already, but is it plausible that we’re waiting for UCLA to lose?  Stevens and Lewis announced on Monday or sometime this week (assuming UCLA loses tomorrow)?   Lewis is associate HC and will handle team for time being and Brad will join when Celts are done?  

Edited March 28, 2021 by 12345Brad

[ap2345 11,254]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:38 AM, 12345Brad said:

Sorry if brought up already, but is it plausible that we’re waiting for UCLA to lose?  Stevens and Lewis announced on Monday (assuming UCLA loses tomorrow)?   Lewis is associate HC and will handle team for time being and Brad will join when Celts are done?  

Anything is possible! That would make some sense though because Lewis is one of the few guys Brad has connections too that’s still in college coaching that could warrant that type of role. 

[tyappleg 7,504]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:38 AM, 12345Brad said:

Sorry if brought up already, but is it plausible that we’re waiting for UCLA to lose?  Stevens and Lewis announced on Monday (assuming UCLA loses tomorrow)?   Lewis is associate HC and will handle team for time being and Brad will join when Celts are done?  

Doubtful this would be the reason.  Only reason for a holdup would be on the Celtics/Brad's end, if he were coming. I still think it's an incredible long shot at this point, but would love to be surprised. 

[Hoosierfan1901 8,228]

Brad Stevens will be a shadow coach and operate the strings behind the scenes 

[12345Brad 511]

  On 3/28/2021 at 4:43 AM, tyappleg said:

Doubtful this would be the reason.  Only reason for a holdup would be on the Celtics/Brad's end, if he were coming. I still think it's an incredible long shot at this point, but would love to be surprised. 

Yeah. Im grasping at this point.  But if it is still alive ... there’s no way he can let it go until June unannounced as people have said.   I’m just grasping and speculating - maybe he has a lead assistant / associate HC lined up and parts of a staff ready ... but they’re still in tourney.        And they can take reins until June.  
 

Completely holding my breath here for anything!