After a disappointing season that saw them struggle to even make the playoffs before losing to the in five games in the first round, everyone knew the would make changes this summer. But no one could have expected Brad Stevens to step down as head coach and take over as president of basketball operations for a departing Danny Ainge.Stevens' first Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Jersey order of busine s was finding a coach to replace himself, and at the end of June, the team hired Ime Udoka as the 18th head coach in Celtics history. Udoka, who has a relationship with , and from Team USA, was reportedly the first choice of everyone involved. His hiring has drawn rave reviews around the league, and now Udoka is setting about building a staff.The first name on the list is former NBA Rookie of the Year Damon Stoudamire, who will join the team as an a sistant coach after five seasons as the head coach at University of Kyle Kuzma Jersey the Pacific. On Wednesday, in a pre s release announcing their new head coach. Stoudamire was the No. 7 overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft and won Rookie of the Year in 1996 Anthony Davis Jersey . He spent 13 seasons in the league, and is most well-known for his run with the in the late 1990s and early 2000s, as he helped the team reach back-to-back Western Conference finals. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check Ivica Zubac Jersey the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. After his playing days, Stoudamire quickly transitioned into coaching. He spent time as an a sistant in both the collegiate and pro ranks, before becoming the head coach of Pacific in 2016. During the 2020 season, he was named West Coast Conference Coach of the Year after he led them to a 23-10 record -- their best mark in 14 years. Udoka and Stoudamire are long- Dion Waiters Jersey time friends who grew up together in Portland and briefly played together with the in 2008. Adding coaches with playing experience was part of the mi sion for the Celtics this offseason, and Stoudamire will certainly help fill that void.
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