OT- Butler's Brad Stevens named Celtics head coach

Post #1 » by **Grang33r** » Wed Jul 3, 2013 10:01 pm

Didn't expect to see this.

per multiple media on twitter.

Good for Stevens and the Celtics. Before Vogel, i wanted Stevens to be our next head coach.

Post #2 » by **Jake0890** » Wed Jul 3, 2013 10:02 pm

Wow! I don't think anyone saw this coming.

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Post #3 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Wed Jul 3, 2013 10:44 pm

Impressive they were able to keep this quiet the whole time.

Great hire for Boston. Brad deserves the chance.

Wizop · Post #4 » by **Wizop** » Wed Jul 3, 2013 11:05 pm

Butler has a big challenge stepping up to the Big East without him. I hope they'll continue their tradition of hiring their own assistants.

Brad will have a big challenge getting NBA players to play team ball. We did it though. So do the Bulls. I wouldn't bet against Brad.

23artest23 · Post #5 » by **23artest23** » Wed Jul 3, 2013 11:26 pm

Wow...not sure what to say or even think outside of bewilderment. Great hire for Boston...Id bet the farm he is successful but huge loss to Butler and the D1 basketball as a whole. At a time when their are such disconcerting issues such as "amateurism," one and dones, scandals, ect., Brad was such a good figure for D1 basketball. Heck, even NCAA sports as a whole. I don't want to follow Boston but probably will be forced to now. I never saw this coming. My guess is that Ainge offered him a godfather deal because he truly appeared to be 100% vested in Butler.

Post #6 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Thu Jul 4, 2013 12:19 am

6 year/ $20+ million. Gotta give it a shot. Can't skip out on the Boston Celtics, at least with a GM that has shown he's willing to do what it takes to win.

Post #7 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Thu Jul 4, 2013 12:58 am

6/$22m. That's family tree changing kind of money.

SmashMouthRod · Post #8 » by **SmashMouthRod** » Thu Jul 4, 2013 3:24 am

Scoot McGroot wrote:6/$22m. That's family tree changing kind of money.

Thats an offer that he couldnt refuse. 6 years is great job security in this day and age. Its crazy how often coaches and players move these days. Hopefully Butler can continue in the team-first winning culture he developed there. I wont be tuned into the Celts; but I hope he is able to prove he is worth every penny.

Post #9 » by **Scoot McGroot** » Thu Jul 4, 2013 2:04 pm

I'm not worried for Butler. Yeah, brad was the best of the bunch, but they've had similar coaching production for awhile now. Collier, Matta, and Todd Lickliter have all produced great results. Stevens took it to a new level, but they'll keep the Hinkle Butler Way going and probably still shock some people.