The Boston Celtics alumni coaching tree continues to grow as several former Celtics are tied to current coaching vacancies and former Boston head coach relocates to head the Philadelphia 76ers.
Former guards Chauncey Billups and Sam Cassell have been touted as potential head coaching gigs, and ex-Celtic assistant coach Tyronn Lue has been in the mix for several openings.
Boston champion small forward James Posey wouldn’t mind joining Lue for the ride as well according to Heavy.com’s Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, who spoke with Posey on a recent Zoom call.
“I want to be a head coach someday,” the former Celtic forward explained.
Ty Lue becoming head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers is today’s talk in NBA rumorville.
IF that were to happen, I spoke to one person today who shared that James Posey is a person who would be of intrigue on Lue’s bench.
Something to look out for. pic.twitter.com/sQCwG88hCR
— 👑📍Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson, M.A. (@ScoopB) September 3, 2020
The Xavier product — who won a title with the Celtics in 2008 — has been an assistant at the G League level with the Canton Charge and in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers, so Posey has the relevant experience.
“Hopefully things do work out with T-Lue and he gets a head coaching job that’s out there,” he added.
“As far as his staff is concerned, I hope that I’m able to join his staff. But looking at some of the situations that’s going on, sometimes it’s not up to the head coaches anymore. Some of the GMs are picking assistants. So hopefully if things work out and he’s able to get a head coaching job, yes; I would like to join him.”
We’ve also heard Celtics title teammate and recent second-time champion Rajon Rondo might also want to join the coaching ranks once his playing career — now in its twilight — ends.
What options do the Boston Celtics have to gear up for a title run? https://t.co/pUTRTOSuS0
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) October 13, 2020
As we have seen from the dispersal of another generation of Celtics champions into front office roles with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Danny Ainge stepping into such positions, Boston’s players have done well transitioning into such positions over the years.
With Posey’s well-known leadership skills and work ethic, we have no reason to doubt that would change.
