Who will coach the Celtics in 2021-22?

Post #121 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 3:44 pm

GoCeltics123 wrote:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2944246-inside-boston-celtics-heavily-scrutinized-transition-of-power

Weird article with a lot of details

Other than the Zarren part, it all feels like content regurgitation from other sources.

31to6 · Post #122 » by **31to6** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 4:09 pm

SuperDeluxe wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2944246-inside-boston-celtics-heavily-scrutinized-transition-of-power

Weird article with a lot of details

Other than the Zarren part, it all feels like content regurgitation from other sources.

I learned that Brad likes to play board games with his wife after the kids go to bed.
I know this will shake up Exculpatory's view of him dramatically

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #123 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 4:12 pm

31to6 wrote:
SuperDeluxe wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2944246-inside-boston-celtics-heavily-scrutinized-transition-of-power

Weird article with a lot of details

Other than the Zarren part, it all feels like content regurgitation from other sources.

I learned that Brad likes to play board games with his wife after the kids go to bed.
I know this will shake up Exculpatory's view of him dramatically

What always struck me about Brad was the fact that he still plays Ms Pac-Man. Like, dude, you are rich as hell - you telling me you don’t have an Xbox or PlayStation? You really gonna play Ms Pac-man on the original arcade cabinets?

Jakeopp · Post #124 » by **Jakeopp** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 4:19 pm

jmr07019 wrote:Well for all of us complaining about Brad being too soft Artest would be a giant step in the other direction

How about Artest with KG and Perkins as assistant coaches. Most intense coaching staff in NBA history :lol:

Spoiler:

Post #125 » by **bisme37** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 4:37 pm

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.

LarryBirdsFingr · Post #126 » by **LarryBirdsFingr** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 4:39 pm

Jakeopp wrote:
jmr07019 wrote:Well for all of us complaining about Brad being too soft Artest would be a giant step in the other direction

How about Artest with KG and Perkins as assistant coaches. Most intense coaching staff in NBA history

Spoiler:

It would be an absolute pleasure to watch

gocelts · Post #127 » by **gocelts** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 4:51 pm

SuperDeluxe wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2944246-inside-boston-celtics-heavily-scrutinized-transition-of-power

Weird article with a lot of details

Other than the Zarren part, it all feels like content regurgitation from other sources.

There is a blurb that Ainge is staying on as an advisory role with the ownership group....is that confirmed? That would be fantastic.

Post #128 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:03 pm

gocelts wrote:
SuperDeluxe wrote:
GoCeltics123 wrote:https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2944246-inside-boston-celtics-heavily-scrutinized-transition-of-power

Weird article with a lot of details

Other than the Zarren part, it all feels like content regurgitation from other sources.

There is a blurb that Ainge is staying on as an advisory role with the ownership group....is that confirmed? That would be fantastic.

That's what they said during the press conference. But it sounded like a temporary thing more than anything else.

greenroom31 · Post #129 » by **greenroom31** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:08 pm

SuperDeluxe wrote:
gocelts wrote:
SuperDeluxe wrote:Other than the Zarren part, it all feels like content regurgitation from other sources.

There is a blurb that Ainge is staying on as an advisory role with the ownership group....is that confirmed? That would be fantastic.

That's what they said during the press conference. But it sounded like a temporary thing more than anything else.

Yeah that's what I've heard... that it's a bridge through the transition.

Post #130 » by **Froob** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:13 pm

I'd love Steve Clifford as an assistant if we go the inexperienced HC route. Gimme Cassell and Clifford. Cassell has a decade of experience, but couldn't hurt to have a great lead assistant. If we go Billups or Kara Lawson, it's much more of a need.

Post #131 » by **Bleeding Green** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:14 pm

Jakeopp wrote:
jmr07019 wrote:Well for all of us complaining about Brad being too soft Artest would be a giant step in the other direction

How about Artest with KG and Perkins as assistant coaches. Most intense coaching staff in NBA history

Spoiler:

You'd have fifteen agents on the phone by the end of training camp demanding trades. 2 sociopaths and a moron.

Post #132 » by **Froob** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:15 pm

Bill Simmons (I know lol), mentioned what possibility of Rick Carlisle moving on from Dallas. I definitely wouldn't hate that. He'd be the opposite of Brad.

Curmudgeon · Post #133 » by **Curmudgeon** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:16 pm

The more I read about the so-called top candidates the more I want Juwan Howard.

greenroom31 · Post #134 » by **greenroom31** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:17 pm

Froob wrote:Bill Simmons (I know lol), mentioned what possibility of Rick Carlisle moving on from Dallas. I definitely wouldn't hate that. He'd be the opposite of Brad.

Love Carlisle. I'd still be shocked if Dallas lets him go as I think their problems are more due to front office than coaching, but if he were available we should at least talk to him.

greenroom31 · Post #135 » by **greenroom31** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:18 pm

Froob wrote:Bill Simmons (I know lol), mentioned what possibility of Rick Carlisle moving on from Dallas. I definitely wouldn't hate that. He'd be the opposite of Brad.

Here you go, just got published 25 minutes ago: https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/mavs-owner-mark-cuban-speaks-coach-rick-carlisles-future

"He isn't going anywhere," owner Mark Cuban proclaimed regarding Carlisle’s job security, even in the wake of Sunday’s Game 7 NBA Playoffs loss at the Clippers, meaning Dallas has yet to win a playoff series since the Mavs captured the NBA title in 2011.

Carlisle was asked after the Game 7 loss - a 126-111 decision in which not even the brilliance of Luka Doncic was enough to top the favored Clippers - if he still believes he is the right man to lead the organization in the ongoing era of Doncic, age 22.

"That's a question you'll have to ask Mark,” Carlisle said. “I obviously do, but I'd text him and see what he has to say about it.”

Post #136 » by **Bleeding Green** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:19 pm

People complain about Stevens only going to the ECF most years. What of Carlisle who just gets bounced in the first round for the last 15 years save for when Dirk had one of the greatest postseasons of all time? Grass ain't greener.

Tyakack · Post #137 » by **Tyakack** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:22 pm

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.

Post #138 » by **Bleeding Green** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:25 pm

I dunno why you would ever want to restrict your options to such a degree. The pool of available coaches with the proper experience is already so small.

truth18 · Post #139 » by **truth18** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:25 pm

When sticking to sports goes wrong lol.

Post #140 » by **Froob** » Mon Jun 7, 2021 5:27 pm

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.

I see what you're saying, there definitely are plenty of qualified black candidates. I don't think we have to have a black coach, but it'd certainly be a nice bonus. I think the former player route, especially a recent player, would be a good way to go and most of them happen to be black.