Raptors (0-1) at Celtics (0-1) Game #2 10/22/21

[Who]

Folks are getting way too down after this one. It was a let-up game after a 2OT game against the Knicks where 4 players played huge minutes (45mins). It happens.

There's definitely an element of this (although it didn't seem to impact Timelord, miraculously). But I really want to see our coaching improve. Or at least the lineups we send out

Yeah, Udoka is off to a bad start. I am more nervous about him than I am about the players.

[Somebody]

Folks are getting way too down after this one. It was a let-up game after a 2OT game against the Knicks where 4 players played huge minutes (45mins). It happens.

There's definitely an element of this (although it didn't seem to impact Timelord, miraculously). But I really want to see our coaching improve. Or at least the lineups we send out

Yeah, Udoka is off to a bad start. I am more nervous about him than I am about the players.

And considering that we hired him without even inquiring about Carlisle's availability.......

[Mahk E Mahk]

Folks are getting way too down after this one. It was a let-up game after a 2OT game against the Knicks where 4 players played huge minutes (45mins). It happens.

There's definitely an element of this (although it didn't seem to impact Timelord, miraculously). But I really want to see our coaching improve. Or at least the lineups we send out

Yeah, Udoka is off to a bad start. I am more nervous about him than I am about the players.

And considering that we hired him without even inquiring about Carlisle's availability.......

if we’re willing to be honest, it’s because rick doesn’t have enough melanin. when you allow non-basketball criteria to drive personnel searches, you get what you deserve. that said, i sincerely hope ime figures it out.

[mobilija]

Folks are getting way too down after this one. It was a let-up game after a 2OT game against the Knicks where 4 players played huge minutes (45mins). It happens.

There's definitely an element of this (although it didn't seem to impact Timelord, miraculously). But I really want to see our coaching improve. Or at least the lineups we send out

Yeah, Udoka is off to a bad start. I am more nervous about him than I am about the players.

And considering that we hired him without even inquiring about Carlisle's availability.......

if we’re willing to be honest, it’s because rick doesn’t have enough melanin. when you allow non-basketball criteria to drive personnel searches, you get what you deserve. that said, i sincerely hope ime figures it out.

Eeeeesh...icky....

Correct me if I'm wrong but there were several canidates interviewed of different races.

Ime was also widely considered the best of the "unproven" coaches available.

[Ogaju]

my favorite was Juwan Howard followed by Becky Hammon.

[gouki88]

my favorite was Juwon Howard followed by Kelly Hammond.

I too wanted Howard, but we never had a chance with how much he loves Michigan. Maybe in a few years

[Ogaju]

my favorite was Juwon Howard followed by Kelly Hammond.

I too wanted Howard, but we never had a chance with how much he loves Michigan. Maybe in a few years

Yeah he loves Michigan. He was at their football game today. By the way I noticed the correct spelling of his name is Juwan.

[gouki88]

my favorite was Juwon Howard followed by Kelly Hammond.

I too wanted Howard, but we never had a chance with how much he loves Michigan. Maybe in a few years

Yeah he loves Michigan. He was at their football game today. By the way I noticed the correct spelling of his name is Juwan.

Spelt Juwan, pronounced Juwon. Interesting.

I think his son Jett is just about to play for Michigan too, so there's that incentive

[footey]

My only criticism of Ime was that he should not have played Jaylen so many minutes after coming out of quarantine, and not being in proper condition. I can't help but think it contributed to the reports today that he is questionable tomorrow night v Houston with knee tendinitis. 

[Mahk E Mahk]

Folks are getting way too down after this one. It was a let-up game after a 2OT game against the Knicks where 4 players played huge minutes (45mins). It happens.

There's definitely an element of this (although it didn't seem to impact Timelord, miraculously). But I really want to see our coaching improve. Or at least the lineups we send out

Yeah, Udoka is off to a bad start. I am more nervous about him than I am about the players.

And considering that we hired him without even inquiring about Carlisle's availability.......

if we’re willing to be honest, it’s because rick doesn’t have enough melanin. when you allow non-basketball criteria to drive personnel searches, you get what you deserve. that said, i sincerely hope ime figures it out.

Eeeeesh...icky....

Correct me if I'm wrong but there were several canidates interviewed of different races.

Ime was also widely considered the best of the "unproven" coaches available.

“Eeeeesh...icky....”? lol, sorry if the truth offends your delicate sensibilities or your social justice agenda. it was a well known fact that the C’s were purposefully looking for a minority for the job. it was even discussed on this forum. if it helps your sophisticated social palate, the reverse would have been just as egregious.

no, all official candidates were black men: chauncey billups, darvin ham, charles lee, jamahl mosley and ime. granted, brad “interviewed” four assistants from his staff, but these were clearly professional courtesy interviews. chauncey, ime, and darvin were the only second interviews.

while there were rumors and speculation from the media surrounding kara lawson, becky hammon, sam cassell, lloyd pierce, jason kidd, juwan howard, and mike d’antoni, there wasn’t evidence or official word from the C’s front office regarding these candidates, as there was for the official candidates.

stating that “ime was also widely considered the best of the ‘unproven’ coaches available” supports my point. we have a young, leaderless, underperforming, often lazy team that clearly tuned out their previous coach. why would the C’s hire a first time, unproven coach for this mess of a team? guys like JT, JB, and marcus need a veteran coach with a strong track record who has the credibility to command the locker room and kick some arse.

[Ogaju]

my favorite was Juwon Howard followed by Kelly Hammond.

I too wanted Howard, but we never had a chance with how much he loves Michigan. Maybe in a few years

meant Becky Hammon as second choice.

[86MaxwellSmart]

Folks are getting way too down after this one. It was a let-up game after a 2OT game against the Knicks where 4 players played huge minutes (45mins). It happens.

There's definitely an element of this (although it didn't seem to impact Timelord, miraculously). But I really want to see our coaching improve. Or at least the lineups we send out

Yeah, Udoka is off to a bad start. I am more nervous about him than I am about the players.

And considering that we hired him without even inquiring about Carlisle's availability.......

if we’re willing to be honest, it’s because rick doesn’t have enough melanin. when you allow non-basketball criteria to drive personnel searches, you get what you deserve. that said, i sincerely hope ime figures it out.

Eeeeesh...icky....

Correct me if I'm wrong but there were several canidates interviewed of different races.

Ime was also widely considered the best of the "unproven" coaches available.

“Eeeeesh...icky....”? lol, sorry if the truth offends your delicate sensibilities or your social justice agenda. it was a well known fact that the C’s were purposefully looking for a minority for the job. it was even discussed on this forum. if it helps your sophisticated social palate, the reverse would have been just as egregious.

no, all official candidates were black men: chauncey billups, darvin ham, charles lee, jamahl mosley and ime. granted, brad “interviewed” four assistants from his staff, but these were clearly professional courtesy interviews. chauncey, ime, and darvin were the only second interviews.

while there were rumors and speculation from the media surrounding kara lawson, becky hammon, sam cassell, lloyd pierce, jason kidd, juwan howard, and mike d’antoni, there wasn’t evidence or official word from the C’s front office regarding these candidates, as there was for the official candidates.

stating that “ime was also widely considered the best of the ‘unproven’ coaches available” supports my point. we have a young, leaderless, underperforming, often lazy team that clearly tuned out their previous coach. why would the C’s hire a first time, unproven coach for this mess of a team? guys like JT, JB, and marcus need a veteran coach with a strong track record who has the credibility to command the locker room and kick some arse.

Heck, I'd take Mike D’antoni right now with his style...and I hate that guy...but at least we'd have a style.

[Ogaju]

Watching the game now and Tatum started hot….what happened?

[nickagneta]

Ime got an interview to be coach because he was a great candidate. Ime was hired because Brad thinks he will be a great coach. If Ime doesn't succeed it's because he is a bad head coach.

Ime didn't get an interview to be coach because he was a great "black" candidate. Ime wasn't hired because Brad thinks he will be a great "black" coach. If Ime doesn't succeed it's not because he is a bad "black" head coach.

The Celtics as an organization have been that way since the 60's. They have hired the people they thought would make the best Celtics head coach and the color of the skin of the candidate they hired hasn't made a bit of difference to them. They are one of the only franchises you can they that about in all of American sports.

[Ogaju]

Ime got an interview to be coach because he was a great candidate. Ime was hired because Brad thinks he will be a great coach. If Ime doesn't succeed it's because he is a bad head coach.

Ime didn't get an interview to be coach because he was a great "black" candidate. Ime wasn't hired because Brad thinks he will be a great "black" coach. If Ime doesn't succeed it's not because he is a bad "black" head coach.

great candidate, based on what?

I hope Brad is right because I really don’t know the body of work he looked at to get to the conclusion that Ime will be a great coach.

I just don’t think Boston is the place for a no coaching experience rookie coach whose team is coming out slow out the gate.

This hire is on Brad.