Jim Calhoun stops by at Celtics practice

[HooperScooper]

Maybe he imparted some wisdom.

Jim Calhoun checked out Kemba Walker at Celtics practice

A special guest attended the second day of Celtics training camp Wednesday afternoon. St. Joseph men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun strolled onto the court at the Auerbach Center, ready to greet Kemba Walker — one of his favorite players from his 26-year coaching tenure at UConn. Walker played...

www.boston.com

 

[LIuconn]

this is what it's all about

 

[RichZ]

goosebumps

 

[Kitaman]

I would love to have seen Brad Stevens reaction to Calhoun entering the gym, especially if that's his most recent ring on his finger.

 

[Chief00]

I would love to have seen Brad Stevens reaction to Calhoun entering the gym, especially if that's his most recent ring on his finger.

They respect one another.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I would love to have seen Brad Stevens reaction to Calhoun entering the gym, especially if that's his most recent ring on his finger.

"Even before Walker signed with the Celtics, Calhoun said he made a point to visit practices to chat with coach Brad Stevens and president of basketball operations Danny Ainge."
Ill just leave that here for you

 

[sledog]

How's St J / JC doing this fall?

 

[Dogdeacon]

They respect one another.

I suspect that's Kitaman's point, 100% certain there is a mutually respectfully competitive reminder of who won that national championship game. Great stuff and reminder that Brad is still seeking that elusive chip.

 

[GemParty]

Bring JC on the C’s staff.

 

[The Viking]

Even the week of that 2011 game Calhoun was praising Brad Stevens. Both respect each other

 

[Waquoit]

Even the week of that 2011 game Calhoun was praising Brad Stevens. Both respect each other

Plus, JC outcoached Brad in the Final so there's that.

 

[superjohn]

Brad Stevens took Butler to two straight National Championship games. Pretty sure he's not intimidated by anyone or feels he got taken to the woodshed by anyone when he coached in college.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Brad Stevens took Butler to two straight National Championship games. Pretty sure he's not intimidated by anyone or feels he got taken to the woodshed by anyone when he coached in college.

And the counterpoint to those who feel that NC game gives JC bragging rights...Brad has the job Jim probably dreamed of having for a long time.