If you’ve ever noticed a strong, almost uncanny resemblance between Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, you’re not alone.
In fact, the likeness of the two is being put to work as Stevens has reportedly agreed to work with Buttigieg to help get out the vote in the 2020 Elections, according to Boston.com’s Nik DeCosta-Klipa.
The pair — both natives of the state of Indiana, for an added wrinkle of weirdness — worked with Buttigieg’s “Win the Era” political action committee to put together the event that will see Stevens advocate for Democrats in battleground states.
Excited for #TeamPete to gather one more time before November 3rd for a Voting Season Rally tonight! Please join us to welcome a few of the candidates we've endorsed and also a special guest (and familiar face): Brad Stevens.
RSVP here: https://t.co/MT7wyuZH3U pic.twitter.com/4TJ7h934mn
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) October 20, 2020
“Since people have pointed out Brad and Pete’s strong resemblance, they thought it would be fun to collaborate on an event together in service of getting out the vote,” related Win the Era spokesperson Sean Savett to DeCosta-Klipa.
Stevens has never been especially overtly political in his career, but has grown increasingly vocal about ethical and social issues since the start of the pandemic.
He has been particularly supportive of his players and team in their initiatives for social and racial justice, and to improve voter turnout in general.
