Brad Stevens Articles - Page 19

Since arriving to the Boston Celtics, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving has voiced nothing but praise toward the organization. In line with that, the 25-year-old has now dished out some major compliments concerning head coach Brad Stevens during an interview with current UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma on his Holding Court podcast (h/t ccupgirl on […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has always been known for how good he is at his job, being one of the best coaches in league history. However, he’s also made a name for himself as a highly entertaining interviewee, regardless of the topic or question thrown at him. The 68-year-old was asked to […]

Veteran big man Kelly Olynyk spent the first four years of his career with the Boston Celtics, where he developed a great deal of respect and admiration for the organization. One of which was head coach Brad Stevens as he recently voiced some glowing praise toward to him during an interview with Gary Washburn of […]

Despite being sidelined indefinitely following the gruesome injury he suffered on opening night, Gordon Hayward will still be able to contribute to his team this season. He won’t be playing with his teammates on the court, but he now has a new task for them, which could also be equally as important. As watching videos […]

It has been a week since Boston Celtics All-Star forward Gordon Hayward suffered a devastating broken leg just a few minutes in the season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite that, it has not taken long for Hayward to get his mind back on playing basketball again to which head coach Brad Stevens stated that […]

Earlier this week, Boston Celtics All-Star forward Gordon Hayward underwent surgery to repair a fractured left tibia that is expected to keep him out for the rest of the season. However, head coach Brad Stevens had found himself in an intriguing situation as his initial comments about Hayward’s recovery were misconstrued into giving off the […]

After seeing Gordon Hayward in pain following his awkward landing during the early minutes of the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers’ season opener, speculations quickly emerged on the extent of the gruesome injury he suffered. After the game, Brad Stevens addressed the media and gave an update on the condition of the All-Star forward. The […]

Despite making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in five seasons, the Boston Celtics head into the 2017-18 NBA season with only four players remaining from last year’s roster. As the Celtics prepare for their season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 17, the team’s starting lineup was a question mark until […]

After making their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in four seasons, the Boston Celtics made numerous roster changes as only four players remain from the 2016-17 NBA season. For the second consecutive season, they made a splash in free agency by signing Gordon Hayward to a four-year, $127 million deal. Hayward, who has reunited with […]

The Boston Celtics went through plenty of changes to their roster over the summer that has created an entirely new feel around the organization. So much so that it has head coach Brad Stevens feeling that he is about to step into a new coaching job in the league, according to David Aldridge of NBA.com. […]

Kyrie Irving was reportedly 45 minutes late for a workout session and talk with Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. The four-time All-Star did not deny this, but discussed the reason why he did not make it on the agreed time. He cited that his car broke down after he refueled it, as he was […]

Despite looking like big winners this offseason, the Boston Celtics may experience trouble in the early goings of the upcoming season. That’s according to Celtics guard Terry Rozier, who said that much during an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub, as noted by Jay King of Masslive.com. “I’m pretty sure we’re going to probably have […]

After years of stockpiling talent in the form of several draft picks, the Boston Celtics finally broke the piggy bank and cashed in on them by landing a bona fide star point guard in Kyrie Irving, but that didn’t come without a costly price to pay, letting go of the one player that had won […]

When Brad Stevens was named head coach of the Boston Celtics back in 2013, some doubted him due to the lack of NBA experience yet, and some even felt that he did not deserve calling the plays for the storied franchise. However, he has proven his worth the past three seasons by leading the team […]

The Boston Celtics officially introduced their biggest additions this offseason, Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, recently during a press conference they held. The two All-Stars were joined on stage by their president, Danny Ainge, Brad Stevens, together with team owners and other front office executives, as they answered some questions members of the media had […]

The beginning of September is a sign that the 2017-2018 NBA season is nearly here as training camp is set to open in the following weeks. After a long summer of preparing, players will soon be able to show what they have managed to improve on during the offseason. For the Boston Celtics, there is […]

The Boston Celtics on Friday morning introduced their two prized offseason acquisitions in All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward. It has been well documented the connection and influence that head coach Brad Stevens has had on Hayward joining the Celtics, and it now appears he has played a part in getting Irving to be willing […]

In an offseason full of drama, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers recently completed a blockbuster trade involving Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving. While the trade was made official the same day, there have been more discussions between the two teams following Thomas’ physical. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there are only four players […]

Following the franchise’s first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in five years, the Boston Celtics have undergone major changes to their roster this offseason. It has seen them move four out of the five starters from last season with the only remaining player in the lineup being big man Al Horford. With that in […]

Despite already having a number of months to recover from a right hip injury that abruptly ended his season back in March, there’s still no certainty if Isaiah Thomas will be ready for the opening of the Boston Celtics training camp. However, there’s also a chance he’ll be available to prepare with his team by […]

There is no doubt that one of toughest jobs in the NBA is to be the head coach of a team. From managing players’ egos, designing plays, to making sure everyone on the team understands the scouting report, it’s all on his plate night in and night out. Another task they have is watching film, […]

Gordon Hayward’s free agency saga was filled with so much fanfare. From his decision not to return to the Utah Jazz to his process of finding his new team to that of him finally inking a contract with the Boston Celtics, it was always considered a spectacle for the news-hungry media that some tend to get […]

The re-recruitment of Gordon Hayward to the Boston Celtics had more layers than an onion can offer this summer, with years of history engrained between the prized free agent forward and his former Butler University head coach Brad Stevens, now four years at the helm of the Eastern Conference top seed. Stevens recounts the time […]

The Boston Celtics are often lauded for their tremendous job during the offseason and the season proper alike thanks to the wonderful work that general manager Danny Ainge has done for the organization. One person on Ainge’s staff that deserves just as much recognition is head coach Brad Stevens, who has taken an upstart Celtics team to three […]

Since the Boston Celtics fell short in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, one of the most prominent backstories has been All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas‘ health. Thomas saw his season end prematurely in the postseason due to the aggravation of a hip injury that he suffered in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. […]

With Paul George off the table, the Boston Celtics are zoning in on free agent forward Gordon Hayward. Boston’s interest in the Butler product has been well-documented over the last couple years, in part because of his connection with head coach Brad Stevens. At the moment, it appears Hayward has narrowed his choices down to […]

As the draft nears, the Boston Celtics are trying to find out as much as they can about potential top pick Markelle Fultz. After meeting with the team last week, head coach Brad Stevens took his scouting up a notch as he reportedly even went as far as reaching out to the 19-year-old’s high school […]

While most of the credit for the Boston Celtics’ success the past two seasons have been given to Isaiah Thomas, Brad Stevens also deserves to be given high praise for the good job he’s done. That’s what Avery Bradley recently did when he spoke to Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald, as he only had good words […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens took on his post-game press conference duties following a 135-102 blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The x’s and o’s man noted the improvements the team had made throughout the season, but wasn’t afraid to set his team’s standard even higher. […]

The Boston Celtics on Sunday night pulled off an impressive comeback win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers by completely erasing a 21-point deficit. What has become one of the focal points following the contest was the lackluster performance from LeBron James as he struggled to find any consistency […]

Jumping out to a big lead right away, the Boston Celtics came to play in Game 5 of their second-round series against the Washington Wizards. The Celtics were able to maintain their double-digit lead throughout the game thanks to their stellar play, but they weren’t perfect for the entire game and coach Brad Stevens made […]

Before the start of Game 4 of their second round playoff series against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, which the Boston Celtics lost 102-121, Brad Stevens came in to the defense of his backup big man, Kelly Olynyk. Only a few days after he was shoved by Kelly Oubre after a hard screen he set on […]

Fans inside the TD Garden on Sunday gave Isaiah Thomas a rousing ovation and also offered a minute of silence for the death of her sister, Chyna, in a car crash. The Boston Celtics point guard was seen very emotional and even cried before the game started. It has been recently reported that he may […]

When the Boston Celtics convinced then-prized free agent Al Horford to play for the team, most pundits viewed him as the legitimate post presence and shot blocker to compliment the explosive Isaiah Thomas. He was supposed to be the Celtics’ second star. But as the past months have taught everyone, Brad Stevens had other things […]

The Boston Celtics guard was not critical, but rather understanding of his coach Brad Stevens for sitting him out extended minutes on the second quarter of Wednesday night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game had pivotal implications, with a win for either team signifying the undisputed No. 1 seed and a full game’s advantage between […]

As the game as evolved, so has its big men. Al Horford has been one player, originally known for his back-to-the-basket game, that is now proving his valuable more so by being a threat to shoot from the outside. The Celtics center is hitting a modest 33.3 percent this season while increasing his attempts month […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is doing his part to save face for his defensive ace Jae Crowder, as he said the small forward regrets the comments he made over social media. Crowder used Twitter as a means to vent about Boston fans cheering on Utah Jazz small forward Gordon Hayward, who scored a […]

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas may be a little guy in the NBA, but he has always had big dreams. Friday night, one of his dreams was realized when he put up an electrifying performance against the Miami Heat. Thomas scored a career-high 52 points shooting 15-of-26 from the field and a ridiculous 9-of-13 from beyond the arc […]

The NBA is a league of stars, but one person on each squad keeps all the individual players focused on one goal: winning. That person is the head coach. Now the question is, who’s the best coach in the NBA? You can decide.