Brad Stevens Celtics new coach

[Hoosier Cowboy]

Leaves Butler for the NBA and the Boston Celtics. Didn't see this one coming!!!

 

[miguel]

Seriously?!?!?!

 

[Trigger Time]

I think the nba is too big for him. We will see. I'm happy for the guy

 

[halfmileharry]

Seriously?!?!?!

Brad Stevens Hired as Head Coach of the Boston Celtics | The Big Lead

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Yeah I didn't see this one coming either.

 

[sgreen3]

Very much a shock! Cant blame the guy for wanting to better his self, but we'll see as to how he does.

 

[Kagnew]

You're making a mistake, Brad. Just ask Rick Pittino.

 

[Magneto]

I really hope he does well. Well, better than Pitino did and that shouldn't be too hard.

 

[augdog]

I am happy for Brad if thats what he wants. Butler joining the Big East without him are in for some tough times.

 

[jfed85]

I just told my fiance a few months ago that he has outgrown Butler. He knows that he has demand and it figures he would go to the league where the pay is much better im sure. I dont blame the guy. Ive always liked hime too so I wish him luck.

 

[Hoosier Cowboy]

Everyone thought he was waiting on a Purdue/IU job and don't think anyone even considered or thought about a NBA gig. Great hire for Boston but since they are in MAJOR rebuild mode it will be interesting to see how his first few seasons go in the NBA.

 

[CQB]

I wish him luck, but the NBA doesn't play team ball or defense. Brad belongs in college ball even if its not Butler. College hoops far surpasses Pro ball in good coaching. Hands down. The only reason they have coaches in the NBA is so they have someone to scapegoat for failure when the billion dollar payroll can't stop fighting over the ball or stay out of jail.
Brad, please reconsider.

 

[Hoosier Cowboy]

Yahoo reporting deal is 6 years and $22 million

 

[Pinchaser]

I hope it works out for him but, a lot like Pitino, his personality and intellect wouldn't seem to be a match for the NBA. I suspect he will be back in the college ranks fairly soon. Tough timing for Butler with the move to the new Big East.

 

[Hoosier Cowboy]

No reason not to give it a shot. If it doesn't work in the NBA there will still be college programs lined up wanting him if he comes back to NCAAA.

 

[jsharmon7]

Best of luck to him. I can't see NBA players buying into his team-centered system, so I can't imagine it's going to go well for him. He seems like a genuinely good guy though so I sure hope I'm wrong.

 

[mbills2223]

This is actually breaking my heart...

 

[beehunter]

I really hate to see him go, I have really enjoyed watching Butler play the last few years. I think he is a great coach and I look for him to be succesful in the NBA too.

 

[Que]

Live your dream, Brad!