Boston’s Brad Stevens wins NBA’s Executive of the Year award, his 2nd win in last 3 years
Brad Stevens has been named NBA Executive of the Year for the second time in three seasons after leading the Boston Celtics to a No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference despite significant roster turnover and luxury tax constraints. His strategic management of the roster kept Boston competitive and championship-contending. Stevens credited the award to the entire Celtics organization. He received 11 first-place votes from a panel of NBA executives.
- ▪Brad Stevens won the NBA Executive of the Year award for the second time in three years, recognizing his role in maintaining Boston's elite status despite roster changes.
- ▪The Celtics secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference in consecutive seasons, even after parting with four key players to avoid a massive luxury tax bill.
- ▪Stevens received 11 first-place votes from a panel of 30 NBA executives, appearing on 17 ballots, tying with Atlanta's Onsi Saleh who finished second.
- ▪Detroit's Trajan Langdon finished third, while last year's winner Sam Presti of Oklahoma City placed fifth.
- ▪Other Celtics honors this season included Derrick White winning the Sportsmanship Award and coach Joe Mazzulla being a finalist for Coach of the Year.
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