Sources - Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge to step down, Brad Stevens moving to front office play

atcross wrote:

dboss wrote:

atcross wrote:

dboss wrote:I think the Celtics need to go completely outside of their organization and find a coach. That coach should have NBA head coaching experience already.  A former NBA player would in my way of thinking be another option although he would need to surround himself with an experienced and diverse coaching staff.

The players on this team do not need to be made to feel comfortable.  They are well paid employees and have an obligation to do their jobs and do them well.  And if their play is outside the lines they need a coach who is fair but also tough enough to set them on track.

If Boston looks to fill their coaching vacancy with one of the current assistants, it will complete the circle that is already looking like a good ole boy transition.

The number of times I've seen managers who have been promoted bring in someone with a totally different style to replace them: 0

The number of times I've seen successful managers who ignore their workers' feelings, saying those workers get paid to do their jobs: 0  

Ok so you counted them up.  How many times was it?

You cannot interpret what I said by making up stuff.  Who said anything about ignoring workers' feelings.

Yes, in 47 years of business consulting it was zero on both accounts. But if I misinterpreted "The players on this team do not need to be made to feel comfortable.  They are well paid employees and have an obligation to do their jobs and do them well." please clarify. In those 47 years I've observed a few managers who thought that their people didn't need to feel comfortable at work. If they didn't like it they could lump it. And many did. Usually the best, who were valued elsewhere. Basketball players can eventually do the same. None of our young players have asked to be traded...yet. You don't need to coddle. But if you show no concern for their comfort they will either under perform or leave. But perhaps you could rephrase and I would better understand your meaning.  

dboss wrote:

atcross wrote:

dboss wrote:I think the Celtics need to go completely outside of their organization and find a coach. That coach should have NBA head coaching experience already.  A former NBA player would in my way of thinking be another option although he would need to surround himself with an experienced and diverse coaching staff.

The players on this team do not need to be made to feel comfortable.  They are well paid employees and have an obligation to do their jobs and do them well.  And if their play is outside the lines they need a coach who is fair but also tough enough to set them on track.

If Boston looks to fill their coaching vacancy with one of the current assistants, it will complete the circle that is already looking like a good ole boy transition.

The number of times I've seen managers who have been promoted bring in someone with a totally different style to replace them: 0

The number of times I've seen successful managers who ignore their workers' feelings, saying those workers get paid to do their jobs: 0  

Ok so you counted them up.  How many times was it?

You cannot interpret what I said by making up stuff.  Who said anything about ignoring workers' feelings.

gyso wrote:

RosalieTCeltics wrote:My friend, how are you???  Tired of the rhetoric yet????

Hi Rosalie, I'm doing fine, thanks.

LOL.  It seems like many have already thrown in the towel on next season.  They seem to be gathering up busses.  To throw our new coach and GM under.  It seems to be their favorite sport.  LOL.

To them I say . . .

Whatever!!!

dboss wrote:Ktron

As you know change is a difficult reality for some people to embrace.  

When I moved to Atlanta in August of 1986 the Celtics had just won their 16th title. I was 35 years old.  The Celtics were winners in 16 of those 35 years. 36 years later the Celtics have won a single title.  There have been more changes than I can remember but throughout the good times and the bad I have remained a Celtics fan.  

My only current regret is that I have no good reason to do another interview with Danny Ainge.  I wish him good health and continued prosperity.  I am thrilled that Brad has left the bench and I wish him the best in his new role.

Ktron wrote:

dboss wrote:Ktron

As you know change is a difficult reality for some people to embrace.  

When I moved to Atlanta in August of 1986 the Celtics had just won their 16th title. I was 35 years old.  The Celtics were winners in 16 of those 35 years. 36 years later the Celtics have won a single title.  There have been more changes than I can remember but throughout the good times and the bad I have remained a Celtics fan.  

My only current regret is that I have no good reason to do another interview with Danny Ainge.  I wish him good health and continued prosperity.  I am thrilled that Brad has left the bench and I wish him the best in his new role.

Dboss, Huey P once said “Everything is always in a constant state of transformation” But here, it seems like the dialectical law is negation of negation. You are so right, some people don’t understand and/or embrace change.
You might want to think about doing an interview with Brad once he gets settled in to his new ‘promotion’. If you can pull that off AND make it compelling, drinks are on me!