From the moment former Boston Celtics head coach and current President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens hired Ime Udoka to be his replacement on the sidelines starting with the 2021-22 NBA season, it was clear there were some definite contrasts even where there were some similarities.
Now, with the Celtics’ first preseason game about to take place and training camp well underway, some of those contrasts may be drawn in even starker relief based on his comments in recent media availability sessions. From the enthusiasm seen in players on the roster returning from past seasons under Stevens to their demeanor and style of play, two questions stand out as significant:
How are Stevens and Udoka different as head coaches — and what effect will it have on this coming season?
To hear some views on these important concerns for Boston’s success in 2021-22, watch the clip embedded above to hear the opinion of CLNS Media podcast host Adam Kaufman as he and guest Chris Grenham of Forbes Sports dial in on this aspect of the Celtics this season on the latest episode of “Celtics Beat.”
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