Tyakack wrote:bisme37 wrote:I know this rubs some people the wrong way but the next coach has to be African-American I think. Been reading articles and it's being said that many around the league rolled their eyes when Brad was given the POBO job without any Black candidates being interviewed. Now we have a chance to put that eye rolling to bed with our coaching hire. In the context of Ainge's recent comments and Boston's longstanding reputation on race, it's the thing to do. Would improve our standing with free agents and our own players.
Yes the "best candidate" should get the job. But in this reality being black is actually a qualification that makes you a better choice than a white candidate. Many of our players are passionate about racial justice and would respond better to a new black coach than a white one. It's just the truth. We need a coach who these guys will run through a wall for, not roll their eyes at.
I shouldn't have to say this but, I'm black... and I can only imagine a white person saying this for any reason, for any job. They would be called all kinds of racist. Imagine, a white person, saying we need a white boss so our employees will take him seriously. It amazes me what our race is able to get away with saying these days and nobody gives it a second thought.
If our guys need a black coach in order to not roll their eyes at him....... That says alot more about them than it does anyone else. Nothing about this route we are going down screams unity to me. It screams division.. And putting extra emphasis on skin color is not the way to end racism. My opinion. I'll leave it there.
Like it or not our beloved franchise has a reputation for being a white boys club. It needs to change if we're going to attract star players. I didn't do it, it just is.
For awhile now there's been tons of talk around the league for need for more black coaches in general. The league has mostly black players but mostly white coaches. Let's be leaders on that front and not part of the problem. It would go a long way.
And say we're hiring for the new head of our local chapter of the NAACP. I think 9 times out of 10 the best candidate for that job is going to be a black person, because of their experience as a black person helps them understand and do their job. And I don't think it's racist to acknowledge that.
Similarly, I feel the best candidate/coach for Celtics coach is going to be a black person. Even if we feel uncomfortable putting it in those terms, it's just the truth. I'm not advocating for affirmative action. I'm saying being black makes you a better candidate for this job at this time. And there are a ton of very qualified black candidates so it really shouldn't be hard.
