Depending on how you look at things, first-year Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is either set up for an epic success, or at risk for a big letdown given the expectations baked into helming a team with two established All-Stars and designs on deep postseason runs.
So far, however, it has mostly been glass half-full, both here at the Celtics Wire and among our peers at Sports Illustrated, who seem to be pretty optimistic about the Portland native’s ability to succeed in his new role. In their recent 2021-22 NBA season predictions article, a panel of eight SI writers weighed in on a number of topics, three of the panelists picked Udoka for this season’s Coach of the Year.
No other coach received more notes, so let’s dive into why that trio feels the former Brooklyn Nets assistant will make the leap successfully (and then some) with Boston.
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) October 18, 2021