Brad Stevens, an American professional basketball head coach, is known for his calm and focused coaching style. Jan Stevens and Mark Stevens were his parents. Stevens attended DePauw University, where he played basketball and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. Todd Lickliter left to coach the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2007, and Stevens took over as head coach.

Stevens led Butler to 30 wins in his first season, making him the third-youngest head coach in NCAA Division I history. Stevens became the second-youngest head coach to coach in the NCAA National Championship Game at the age of 30, trailing only Branch McCracken, who led the Indiana Hoosiers to the 1940 National Championship. Since 2003, Stevens has been married to Tracy Wilhelmy Stevens. He has two children named Kinsley Stevens and Brady Stevens.

Brad Stevens net worth:

Brad is best known for his defensive and well-planned game style. During games, he is usually seen as cool and collected. But he has a very competitive spirit and is always looking for ways to beat his opponents. Brad, now 44, was recently appointed president of basketball operations at Celtic. At the start of his career, he earned a total of $3.6 million per year. His net worth is $10 million as of 2021. His previous success as head coach increased his annual salary to $6M-$8M. He turned down$70million offer that would have significantly increased his net worth. However, his decision demonstrates his love for the Boston Celtics.

Early Life Of Brad Stevens:

Brad Stevens was born on October 22, 1976, as Bradley Kent Stevens. Mark Stevens and Jan Stevens are his parents. He grew up in Zionsville, Indiana, where he received his primary education and developed an interest in basketball. He graduated from Zionsville Community High School.

Stevens was a member of the school’s basketball team and helped them to four consecutive victories. Stevens left a remarkable record at the University as a three-time Academic All-America nominee student, in addition to his BA degree in Economics.

Brad Stevens’ Career:

After leaving his job at Eli Lilly and Company, Stevens became a volunteer for Butler University’s basketball team prior to the 2000–01 season. On April 4, 2007, he was named head coach after five seasons as an assistant coach.

Stevens broke the NCAA record for most wins in a coach’s first three years in 2010, his third year as head coach. On April 4, 2011, he led the Bulldogs to their second consecutive national championship game. Stevens was a regular finalist for the Horizon League Coach of the Year award, which he won twice.

Stevens’ success landed him a six-year contract with the NBA’s Boston Celtics in 2013. He has led the Celtics to the NBA Playoffs every year since 2015, has won a division title, and has reached the Eastern Conference Finals in each of his last two seasons.

Brad Stevens’ Personal Life:

Brad Stevens is married to Tracy Wilhelmy Stevens. They met at DePauw University, where they were both students. She was an avid soccer player, and the two quickly bonded over their shared passion for sports.

He drove Tracy one and a half hours away for a high school basketball game on their first date; the long journey allowed them to get to know each other, and they began dating regularly.

After years of dating, the couple married in August 2003. Brady Stevens and Kinsley Stevens are their two children together.

During an interview, Brad compared his role as Celtics coach to that of a father, saying that he gives his all on the sidelines just as much as he does at home. He stated that when Brad was hired by the Celtics, his wife was the one who negotiated his contract, which was revealed shortly after he was officially named coach.

Brad is still a professional NBA basketball coach, and Tracy is his manager. Brad joked that he is the only person in the sport who pays his agent “100% of his paycheck.”

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