Brad Stevens knew immediately that Phil Pressey would one day become a coach. From his basketball IQ and preparation to his investment in others, his former floor general had all the makings of someone tailor-made to one day occupy the seat Stevens held at the time with the Boston Celtics.
"I've thought Phil was ready for this from the first time I coached him when he was 21 years old and a rookie point guard for the Boston Celtics," Stevens told Hardwood Houdini over the summer. "He's always really cared about the game. He cares about people.