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Brad Stevens jokes about almost shooting that three in Sacramento (Video)

Brad Stevens almost took a three-point shot just for fun during the Celtics’ recent game against the Kings. He reacted to the moment on Zolak and Bertrand.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens shouts to his team during their game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 03, 2021 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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In case you missed it, there was a funny moment during the Celtics' game last Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Head coach Brad Stevens grabbed the basketball after it bounced to him, and momentarily looked ready to launch a three-pointer just for fun. He did have a clean look. But ultimately he stopped himself.

Stevens reacted to the moment during Tuesday's call with Zolak and Bertrand on 98.5 The Sports Hub. After they refreshed his memory, he explained that he was concerned about giving up points by getting called for a technical foul. But he did make some tongue-in-cheek jokes about it.

"It was a clear missed opportunity," Stevens deadpanned. "The difference between me and the Utah Jazz is, they don't hesitate. I hesitated. I was soft. I passed up an opportunity. You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take.

"If you had told me at the end of the game that we would've lost by five, then I probably would've let that thing fly, because I wouldn't have been as worried about them calling a delay of game or a tech."

You can watch Stevens' near-three-point shot in the above video, and listen below for the full interview with Zolak and Bertrand.

Listen to Zolak and Bertrand weekdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Matt, a North Andover, Massachusetts native, has been with The Sports Hub since 2010. Growing up the son of Boston University All-American and Melrose High School hall-of-fame hockey player Steve Dolloff, sports was always a part of his life. After attending Northeastern University, Matt focused his love of sports on writing, extensively writing about all four major Boston teams. He also is a co-host of the Sports Hub Underground podcast and is a regular on-air contributor on the Sports Hub. Matt writes about all New England sports from Patriots football to Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.