I think it is more specific to this group of players. Jaylen Brown mentioned it on the record that when Brad stepped down, they wanted a black head coach. That led to Ime, but I think the main point, and one he's made in other forums, is that the people in the coaching ranks should look more like the majority of the players and less like the majority of the owners.Just want to say that by this logic, the Celtics would never have a white coach again.
Doesn't mean forever, and if Steve Kerr decides he hates GS and finds his way here, I'm sure they'd be thrilled. I just see the pipeline they're building, coupled with comments from one of their biggest stars, and think it would take a perfect set of circumstances, and a lot of discussion with players making huge money for it to not mess up the team's chemistry/trust with the coaching staff and management.