Bill Fitch: The Coach Larry Bird’s Celtics QUIT on 😕 1983 🧹

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6 ай бұрын

The untold Story of the Celtics' 1983 Coach Switch: Fitch Out, Jones In - Bob Ryan Explains…
🏀 Dive into a captivating episode of the Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman & Gary Tanguay podcast, where Bob Ryan, a legend in sports journalism, unfolds the behind-the-scenes drama of the Boston Celtics' 1983 coaching upheaval. Witness the end of Bill Fitch's era and the rise of KC Jones.
🔍 Episode Highlights:
1. **The Prelude to Change:** Uncover the events leading up to the Celtics' decision to part ways with head coach Bill Fitch.
2. **Exclusive Insights:** Bob Ryan brings his insider knowledge and personal experiences from covering the Celtics during this significant transition.
3. **Elevating KC Jones:** Discover how assistant coach KC Jones was selected as the new head coach, shaping the future of the team.
📆 A Pivotal Year for the Celtics:
- Delve into the 1983 season's highs and lows.
- Learn about the dynamics between players and coaches that influenced this critical decision.
📖 Behind-the-Curtain Stories:
- Bob Ryan shares anecdotes and interviews with key figures, offering a unique perspective on this historic moment.
🏀 Legacy of Leadership:
- Explore how the coaching switch affected the Celtics' performances in the following seasons.
- Reflect on KC Jones' role and achievements in the storied history of the Celtics.
👥 A Must-Watch for Basketball Fans:
- This segment is a treasure trove for Celtics followers, basketball history buffs, and sports storytelling enthusiasts.
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@mrho4speed 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. Bob Ryan is such a great interview and a wealth of knowledge!!!

@KeithCloss33 6 ай бұрын

RIP Coach Fitch. It took years before I was finally able to get it, and get you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to live my childhood dream.

@Gregory-sm9pf 6 ай бұрын

Did you play for Fitch as an LA clipper?

@KeithCloss33 6 ай бұрын

@@Gregory-sm9pf Yes

@Gregory-sm9pf 6 ай бұрын

@@KeithCloss33 I remember you Bro, you had the big hair and you are like over 7 feet tall, you played against some pretty stiff competition, who was the toughest center you guarded if you don't mind me asking

@KeithCloss33 6 ай бұрын

@Gregory-sm9pf Hakeem and David Robinson, by far. Their skills set were second to none. Although Sabonis was near the end of his career, he was also tough.

@Gregory-sm9pf 6 ай бұрын

@@KeithCloss33 Wow! Those two were really good and so were you Keith, you blocked shots on some big gamers including if I'm not mistaken Hakeem! Thanks for responding Man, appreciate it, Happy New Year to you and God Bless

@r0ckstar666 6 ай бұрын

I remember when Fitch was coach of the rockets

@charleswinokoor6023 Ай бұрын

Mr. Ryan gives a great interview.

@steppen10 5 ай бұрын

I totally agree with Oscar that Elgin was one of the all time great players that everyone seems to forget about. I saw Elgin play in his prime and he was one of a kind. The things he could do with his body when he was in the air went unmatched by any other.

@davidmorris5555 6 ай бұрын

Several of his players have dogged him publicly. Today I rewatched McHale’s induction speech and sure enough lol was a tyrant taskmaster to hear them tell it.

@NBAHistoryCLNS 6 ай бұрын

McHALE pretty obv even as early on as the interviews in this vid.

@adamr6794 5 ай бұрын

Given Larry Bird had nothing to do with tanking on Fitch his name should be left off this. Bird found out guys didn't give their best and let his teammates have it. Bird picked Fitch to introduce him for his acceptance to the Hall of fame. And when Bird became a coach he stated he would only coach for 3 years because after that players tune out the coach.

@1mparcher 5 ай бұрын

It's incredible that when it comes to sports, some people like Bill Fitch would know everything about basketball players (Athletes) or entertainers. Still, when it comes to politicians, doctors, lawyers, judges, cops, and people who matter greatly to people's lives, along with their children, people know nothing and fall for every con in the book.

@38blaze1212 5 ай бұрын

Bill Fitch ran Pistol Pete out of the league with his yelling all the time style.

@bricefleckenstein9666 5 ай бұрын

2:22 The big difference between KC Jones and Fitch was that KC had seen BOTH sides - 8 rings as a player after all when he PLAYED for the Russell-era Celtics and SAW what worked better than any other team ever.

@bryannixon4297 5 ай бұрын

The Lakers even tired of Riley's hard driving ways after a while.

@johannesswillery7855 6 ай бұрын

I saw somewhere that Bill Fitch advised Larry to not shoot threes. If true, hands down it is the worst coaching advice EVER given is sports.

@bricefleckenstein9666 5 ай бұрын

Not really, it was THE NORM at the time for coaches to not like the "trick shot". And given the inside players the Celtics had, 40% for 3 vs 60% for 2 and a MUCH HIGHER chance of rebounding misses wasn't bad advice.

@johannesswillery7855 5 ай бұрын

@@bricefleckenstein9666 Where do you get the notion that a close shot gives a team a much higher chance of an offensive rebound? Fitch most certainly had watched Larry's college games and understood that he had a virtually equal chance of hitting a 22 foot shot as an 18 foot one. I don't know how many Celtics games you watched back in the day but Larry put the ball up a lot of the time without concern for distance. A coach that could do math would have demanded that Larry step back to the three point line.

@bricefleckenstein9666 5 ай бұрын

@@johannesswillery7855 A long shot bounced further and just pure randomness allows more of the players a chance at the rebound than on a short shot that is going to be dominated by the centers and power forwards "in the paint". And no, Larry did NOT have as high an average on the longer shot - there's a reason his shooting founded the "50-40-90" club and NOT a "50-50-90" club.

@johannesswillery7855 5 ай бұрын

@@bricefleckenstein9666 Larry's shooting percentage from 22 was very close to what it was from 18. I didn't think you would have any data supporting your rebound claim.

@bricefleckenstein9666 5 ай бұрын

@@johannesswillery7855 Ever seen a center rebound a LONG shot? It's very uncommon - they normally bounce out of the rebounding reach of anyone in the paint, the exceptions are if they bounce UP instead of back the way they came.