> And if Pitino says no to Celts, will Gaston pursuade Bird with > a grand offer like the Pacers' offer ? I hope not. I don't think he (Gaston) should offer a no-experience coach that much. I am totally against having Bird as coach. I don't mind him filling in the GM position, though. I think Pitino will come to Boston. If Bird chooses not to take the GM position in Boston, I'm sure Pitino can do it.