The Boston Celtics shocked everyone Wednesday by announcing Danny Ainge's retirement and Brad Stevens' promotion to President of Basketball operations. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal reacts to the news, discusses the huge risk the Celtics are taking with Stevens in charge, looks back at Danny Ainge's run at the helm (and why some of the criticism is unfair), and who might be the early favorite to be the new head coach. - Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! - Built Bar - Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. - BetOnline AG - There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. - Rock Auto - Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. - Indeed - Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices