Celtics president Brad Stevens discusses decision-making challenges

At Butler University's event, Brad Stevens, president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics, addressed the difficulty of making unpopular decisions in basketball management. He highlighted the challenges of balancing instinct with the pressures of organizational expectations and the need to be transparent with stakeholders. Stevens specifically mentioned past situations involving players like Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart. His remarks reflect the broader complexities facing executives in professional sports today.

• 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — “And, you, again, try to be as upfront and honest as …