[Purple Haize]

Say hello to the new Celtics coach!
Holy cow!
http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story/_/i ... head-coach

[adam42381]

As a Celtics fan, I really like this hiring.

[lynchburgwildcats]

To say this came out of left field is an understatement. Can't believe NOTHING leaked out in this age of rumor mongering all over social media and message boards.

[NotAJerry]

Biggest surprise I've seen in a while. Definitely not the typical hire for a team that is tanking/rebuilding. Doesn't seem to be a hired to be fired type either.

[Cider Jim]

I don't know which is bigger news: Brad Stevens to the Celtics or Nick Pierce to the Panthers.

Both made the WSET news tonight! Congrats to Nick on being hired as their P.A. announcer.

[lynchburgwildcats]

Ainge signed him to a six-year contract, so it appears they expect to give him plenty of time to help rebuild the team. Hire seems to be getting almost exclusively a thumbs up on the internet as well. Will be interesting to see how he handles it, especially with Rondo who is supposed to be difficult to coach.

[JK37]

I love Stevens' style, but Im not sure how it will translate to the pro's. Generally speaking, college is a coaches' league while the NBA is a players' league. I'm just not sure if Stevens' style translates to the pro game.

That said, if it fails, he'll still have his pick of college jobs. I think it's a good move for him. Time will tell if its a good move for Boston.

[NotAJerry]

I'm thinking this is Stevens' Rick Pitino move. Go to the pros for a couple of years at a much higher salary and if it doesn't work out go back to college where he'll still be a top name.

[LUconn]

Yeah this was his way out of Butler

[ALUmnus]

It moves him to New England, so when it doesn't work out, he'll be close by to save UConn's program. This is me typing in my sleep.

[Purple Haize]

It moves him to New England, so when it doesn't work out, he'll be close by to save UConn's program. This is me typing in my sleep.

And not a bad thought... Plus 20 mill in the bank