ESPN: Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge to step down, Brad Stevens moving to front office, Boston to hire new HC

[BleedGopher]

I can't imagine Stevens' days of coaching are over. I predict he ends up as Coach K's replacement. This now allows him to take a coaching job in April, as opposed to having to wait until June when the NBA season is over.

Per ESPN:

Danny Ainge is stepping down as the Boston Celtics' president of basketball operations and the franchise is elevating coach Brad Stevens to run basketball operations, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Celtics will start a search to hire a head coach to replace Stevens, sources said.

C's owner, Stevens: 'Win banner 18 or die trying'

Danny Ainge said Wednesday it was "my decision" to retire as Celtics president of basketball operations. Coach Brad Stevens was promoted to the role.

www.espn.com

Howl Wolves!!

 

[coolhandgopher]

I could see that occurring Bleed, although it sounds like K's pushing hard for Jon Scheyer. If I was Stevens, it seems it'd be wise to spend time in Boston's front office for awhile--whoever follows K will have massive expectations to live up to--it's a job that could easily swallow someone up. If Scheyer doesn't measure up, Stevens could be coming in as the savior/bringing the gold standard back, rather than following K immediately.

 

[howeda7]

It makes him turning down IU seem odd. Considering that was his "dream" college job...

 

[tikited]

It makes him turning down IU seem odd. Considering that was his "dream" college job...

I'm ok with that.