Stevens' influence on draft?

[tarheelsxxiii]

Heard a short interview where Stevens said much of his questions during Combine interviews are pretty pointed because he knows many of these players well. 13 seasons in college, and only 2 out... he mentioned he knew the coaches of many of these guys very well, and recruited some of them himself (particularly Freshmen at the time). Given his success this year, what type of influence may he have on our draft selections?

[Ilikesports17]

I hope he takes on a big role in the evaluation and decision making process. He's a great basketball
Mind and he knows what type I players he likes and can work with

[Beat LA]

Well, with Ainge being sick, lol , he could have a bigger role than anticipated, what with him representing us at the combine and all.

[LGC88]

DA is anything but stupid, he knows the value of Brad regarding the draft. I mean who know better than Brad about all these players. He has deeper insides, unlike the scouts in boston organisation. He should make the top list and DA will pick accordingly who is available.

[SHAQATTACK]

Brad likes the younger guys

He can mold them

He likes to teach


Look for DA to take someone who can be positively effected by the Brad magic ......

Brad loves defense guys ,  guys he can push to play at the next level.,   As opposed to Doc who wanted all star hero s surrounding him every minute......ready to plug n play

CBS is the RIGHT coach for a special project player .

[LGC88]

Brad likes the younger guys

He can mold them

He likes to teach


Look for DA to take someone who can be positively effected by the Brad magic ......

Brad loves defense guys ,  guys he can push to play at the next level.,   As opposed to Doc who wanted all star hero s surrounding him every minute......ready to plug n play

CBS is the RIGHT coach for a special project player .

TP
I was very frustrated about that with Doc. What a relieve to see Brad giving chance to each player to develop.

[clover]

Brad likes the younger guys

He can mold them

He likes to teach


Look for DA to take someone who can be positively effected by the Brad magic ......

Brad loves defense guys ,  guys he can push to play at the next level.,   As opposed to Doc who wanted all star hero s surrounding him every minute......ready to plug n play

CBS is the RIGHT coach for a special project player .

TP
I was very frustrated about that with Doc. What a relieve to see Brad giving chance to each player to develop.

I'd be worried if I believed Brad doesn't want to coach stars--since they are, indeed, needed to win in this league. And, to be fair to Doc, we haven't seen how much time Stevens does (or should) give to the young guys in a situation where he has stars to play.

But I do think Stevens likes tough, gamer players. One gets the idea that Smart was his type of draftee--especially after Brad's frustration with the lack of toughness on the team in his first season.

[Eddie20]

Well, with Ainge being sick, lol , he could have a bigger role than anticipated, what with him representing us at the combine and all.

How does Ainge being sick make you "lol and  "? How is that funny?

[Celtics4ever]

We need guys who as Stevens says " do not compromise our defensive integrity" and can play on both ends of the floor.

[loco_91]

Well, with Ainge being sick, lol , he could have a bigger role than anticipated, what with him representing us at the combine and all.

How does Ainge being sick make you "lol and  "? How is that funny?

seriously. I read this and was like wt eff...

[chambers]

I also think it makes us MUCH more likely to gamble on trading up because Stevens will have so much insider information on these guys and thus, the most influence on those higher lottery pick talent evaluations for Danny.
Wouldn't surprise me if we said that Stevens can ask us to make a move for whoever he wants, or that he gets the final say unless there's enormous disagreement between him and the front office.

Going to be fun to watch these guys develop with this genius coach, that's for sure.

[chambers]

Well, with Ainge being sick, lol , he could have a bigger role than anticipated, what with him representing us at the combine and all.

How does Ainge being sick make you "lol and  "? How is that funny?

I think he's saying that Ainge isn't really sick, and that it was their plan to send Stevens all along, so 'perhaps' Stevens will pick who he wants and not who Danny wants because it always Stevens choice.
At least that's how I understood it. I think the word is sarcasm?

[Eddie20]

Well, with Ainge being sick, lol , he could have a bigger role than anticipated, what with him representing us at the combine and all.

How does Ainge being sick make you "lol and  "? How is that funny?

I think he's saying that Ainge isn't really sick, and that it was their plan to send Stevens all along, so 'perhaps' Stevens will pick who he wants and not who Danny wants because it always Stevens choice.
At least that's how I understood it. I think the word is sarcasm?

If that's the case then it makes the comment absolutely hysterical.

[LooseCannon]

If we assume that Stevens didn't really try to recruit the big names who were destined to go to major conference schools, maybe it means a second round pick is more likely to be used on someone who went to a smaller school or who was less sought in college due to less than spectacular athleticism.

[tarheelsxxiii]

I also think it makes us MUCH more likely to gamble on trading up because Stevens will have so much insider information on these guys and thus, the most influence on those higher lottery pick talent evaluations for Danny.
Wouldn't surprise me if we said that Stevens can ask us to make a move for whoever he wants, or that he gets the final say unless there's enormous disagreement between him and the front office.

Going to be fun to watch these guys develop with this genius coach, that's for sure.

This was my thought as well. If DA trusts Stevens, which he appears to, he will hopefully allow him a significant role in decision-making process b/c he is so familiar with these guys and the college landscape in general.

Think he is very capable of coaching stars, too. His ability to get everyone to buy in given all the trades this season - basically coached 3 teams - and still find a way to help our current core grow was pretty impressive. Being on an even-keel and appearing to be a reasonable & fair person also hopefully helpful.