The opportunity to mentor Boston Celtics forwards Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown is one that any aspiring coach would be excited about. The two All-Stars are developing into a lethal duo that could rival any wing tandem in history. Teaching them how to use their talents and skills for the Celtics’ collective success will be one of the key challenges for the upcoming season.
This is exactly why the Boston Celtics want a former NBA player to take the reins. King also noted in his report that Tatum and Brown will be consulted ahead of any hiring.
Potential coaching hires for the Boston Celtics
There have already been a few interviews conducted for the Boston Celtics coaching job.
Among them are coaches who could potentially cover all the bases that the Boston Celtics want from their next big hire. Former Finals MVP Chauncey Billups is the biggest name on this list. He was under consideration for the LA Lakers job two years ago but Frank Vogel eventually took it up.
Ime Udoka and Darvin Ham are also being considered, but they are in line for other opportunities as well. Another big-name candidate is Fab Five member Juwan Howard, but he is expected to decline all offers.
According to King, Udoka is a “strong candidate” for the Boston Celtics coaching vacancy after learning under Gregg Popovich for seven years. He also has strong credentials after working with the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets recently.
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