The Boston Celtics have poured cold water on the current status of the Indiana men’s basketball head coaching job. By definition, “pouring cold water on” means to be discouraging or negative about. The Celtics’ cold water pouring should stop the Indiana men’s basketball head coaching rumors swirling around in the NBA and NCAA basketball worlds. Read on for further details surrounding the Celtics’ pouring.
Boston Celtics’ Cold Water
The Boston Celtics’ pouring of cold water was confirmed in a Friday post on X. Jeff Goodman, a basketball analyst and co-founder of Field of 68, wrote on X, “BREAKING: Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens told @TheFieldOf68 that he is not a candidate for the Indiana University job. ‘I thoroughly appreciate being a Celtic and love the people I get to work with every day,’ Stevens told @TheFieldOf68.”
Jeff Goodman’s post on X attracted plenty of attention from the general public. One user asked, “Chris Beard or Rick Pitino?” while another commented, “That would be a strange career move for Brad. Probably just answering a question about it.” Goodman’s post should halt the Indiana men’s basketball head coaching rumors, as the chances of an NBA head coaching are slim unless there’s toxicity involved.
Celtics GM’s Statement
Boston Celtics GM Brad Stevens reportedly won’t consider leaving the Celtics and said he wasn’t a candidate for the Indiana University Hoosiers men’s basketball head coaching job. Stevens recently gave a statement and stated to Jeff Goodman and The Field of 68, “I thoroughly appreciate being a Celtic and love the people I get to work with every day.”
Stevens’ recent statement was given just days after multiple reports indicated that Indiana Hoosiers men’s basketball Head Coach Mike Woodson is unlikely to return to the Hoosiers’ bench next season. Yet, Woodson plans to finish out the year. Stevens is reportedly happy in his current role as the Celtics’ President of Basketball Operations and Acting General Manager.
Boston Celtics GM’s Past
Boston Celtics GM Brad Stevens’ professional past extends past the defending NBA champions. Stevens had tremendous success as the Butler Bulldogs Head Coach from 2007 to 2013. He led the Bulldogs to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances and back-to-back runs to the National Championship Game. He joined the Celtics as a Head Coach in 2013 before matriculating into a front-office role ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.
Most recently, the Indiana Hoosiers (15-11) lost 72-68 to the UCLA Bruins (19-7) in a home game at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, on Friday night. Indiana finished with a 19-14 record last season and missed the NCAA Tournament. It’s time for a new head coach at Indiana, but the plan for Stevens won’t come to fruition.
