As head coach of Boston Celtics
Stevens and his Celtics have made it this season
There are too many surprises for fans in this city
Heyward was compensated for season in first five minutes
Subsequently, Horford, Brown and Smart were injured one after other
Even Irving announced a refund at end of season
These are remains of army without major generals
In eyes of others, this is a team that may not even make playoffs
Relying on same hatred of whole team
Strategies and schemes with Marshal Stevens
A 64.6% win rate
What makes people admire him even more
It all starts with looks, respect for talent and ends with character
Stevens before coaching
He is a professor of economics, a great talent
Let him easily make a lot of money at a pharmaceutical factory
He just didn't put down basketball
In 2013, when Rivers left Los Angeles Clippers
The Celtics have officially begun to recover
Team General Manager Angie handed over shortlist to owner
The first three are actually same person --- Stevens
Butler University head coach, highly regarded in NCAA
This young man who, in Angie's eyes, can beat old coach K.
Brought to Boston by Anji Huyan
Stevens' coaching career
Starting with humble Butler University
In 2006, he worked as a teaching assistant at this university.
He was promoted to head coach following year when he was 30
When Stevens became a bishop, he began to shine
Led by Butler University, which had little talent
Immediately become a force to be reckoned with in NCAA league
As a dark horse, he reached final two years in a row in the 2009-11 season
Coach Stevens replaced Rivers as head coach of Celtics in 2013.
That season, as a rookie coach, he led team to 25 wins and 57 losses
The first reaction of many fans
"Who is this? Is he too young? Where is promised NBA coach?"
But it didn't take long for Coach Stevens to beat them all
After a 14-15 season, record improved to 40 wins and 42 losses and advanced to playoffs
Next season 15-16 team is still progressing
48 wins and 34 losses, fifth in Eastern Conference
After a 16-17 season, Celtics beat Cavaliers to top Eastern Conference
Familiar Eastern finale
If they say that Cole's victory lies in collecting stars under his arm
Stevens' success lies in magic of his brilliant tactics
When team bosses fell one by one
It seems that soon this iron green army will be forgotten
But they have a genius tactical trainer
Don't be afraid to give these young players a chance to play
The Cavaliers use offense to make up for their defensive shortcomings
But Celtics are using defense to spur attack
It's hard to imagine Tatum on show
Under his leadership, he could become leader in scoring from playoffs onwards
This green army has neither hips nor stars
They defend their dignity again and again with active defense
Stevens' success
Pay attention to creating an atmosphere in team and team cohesion
When Hayward was injured, Stevens stayed with him in hospital until early hours of morning
The young player made a blunder on pitch
He dared to admit to media that "I didn't tell him beforehand"
He seems to have magical powers
Can train players like jugglers
Let players be full of energy all time on the court
Then erupted with combat power that surpassed your own level
There were a lot of great coaches this season
But Stevens is definitely special
Although outside world has already rated it highly
Horford's assessment of his "he's a genius"
The media hailed him as next cardinal
Players always compare him to Popovich
But Stevens has always been flippant about various coaching awards
Young Marshal Stevens remains humble
"All a coach can do is focus on what's next"
"The tenacity and perseverance of team is more important than anything I do"
This is such a belief
Let injury-weary Celtics fight league hard
Tell everyone that Green Army, except for major generals, is all right
2018.5.14 Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 kicks off at home in Boston
The Celtics beat Cavaliers 108-83 at home, leading 1-0
Stevens led team to win 8 home playoff games in a row
And this game perfectly interprets tactical genius
Knight is familiar with rhythm of hanging Raptors
James was first to start scoring goals against his teammates
But Stevens put Morris in starting lineup
There is no doubt that this is to protect James
James won worst playoff battle of campaign
15+7+9, 5 of 16 shots, missed all five 3s and 7 assists
Most of those 7 losses were due to green team's double defense
When Morris defends James
Other teammates should be able to provide additional protection when needed
Kill 66ers, Celtics crushed their talent
The perseverance and hard work of players under guidance of coach
Everything grows exponentially
Only four players from entire team played in Eastern Conference Finals
So what
Because each of them is doing their best
Fighting spirit never give up
This will definitely give them more useful stuff
Young Celtics Players Undoubtedly Lucky
They have a great coach
I'm looking forward to seeing this iron green army move on
Waiting for young coach Stevens to lead team and achieve another great result
Brad Stevens
Don't be next cardinal
You are first Stevens
May 15, 2023