On this week's episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens discusses his meteoric rise through the basketball ranks.

Stevens talks about how his early career decisions led him to the head coaching job with Butler and opens up about the differences between coaching in college and the pros.

He also breaks down the game and how he approaches life's challenges in the NBA.

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