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Brad Stevens shares what kept him with the Celtics

Bill Chisholm has quickly eased concerns Brad Stevens might have about the Celtics' change in ownership.

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations, Brad Stevens, Bill Chisholm, Wyc Grousbeck. | Brian Fluharty/GettyImages

Brad Stevens knew what he had in Wyc Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca. There was a synergy there and a structure that empowered the Boston Celtics' president of basketball operations to thrive. A change in ownership threatened that arrangement.

Grousbeck is staying on board as a "significant" owner of the franchise. However, Bill Chisholm holds the majority stake and serves as the team governor.