Brad Stevens

[Vox_Populi]

I like what he's done defensively. He adjusted his schemes from Butler out of the gate immediately to deal with our personal (and our bigs in particular). A lot of coaches just run their system till the team self-combusts.

His offensive schemes I'm not as sold on. But I can't say the offensive talent on this team is under-performing by any means. We were 24th in the league last year and largely have held the same place this year.

I do think overall the team plays hard. If you think the C's quit and don't play had I suggest you go watch the Knicks.

I agree with most of this. Considering the team's defensive numbers in relation to its personnel, Stevens has done a solid job. And you bring up a good point, Boston haven't been a particularly good offensive team in years. Stripping it of a playmaking/shot creating wing and a skilled low post player won't help matters.

[Monkhouse]

I can't believe you guys are seriously judging Brad Stevens on this year...

If your best offensive player is Avery Bradley, and not Jeff Green, you're already asking to lose games.

[saltlover]

I can't believe you guys are seriously judging Brad Stevens on this year...

If your best offensive player is Avery Bradley, and not Jeff Green, you're already asking to lose games.

You must be new around here.

(I know you're not, just saying.)

[D.o.s.]

Got it. The team plays without effort, the staff can't motivate some players, and fails to properly communicate to others, but it's not Brad's fault.

As a matter of fact, it's never Brad's fault. Brad is, you know, great. Because Butler.

TP Koz.

[LooseCannon]

For those who say it is to early to judge Brad Stevens, can we at least deem him to be more likely than not to end up as a more successful NBA coach than Tim Floyd or Rick Patino?