Mazzulla-isms: Quotes from the Boston Celtics' head coach that defined the season
Briefly

Head coach Joe Mazzulla is leading the Boston Celtics in their pursuit of back-to-back NBA championships. Since taking over as interim coach in the 2022-23 season, he has achieved a remarkable 182-64 record and became one of the youngest coaches to win a title. Mazzulla is recognized for his candid quotes, including his perspectives on pressure and strategy, such as using killer whales to illustrate offensive tactics. His leadership has transformed the Celtics into an aggressive 3-point shooting team, breaking NBA records during the season.
‘We're all villains in someone's eyes,’ Mazzulla quipped when asked about Kyrie Irving return to Boston in the NBA Finals.
‘Nobody cares,’ Mazzulla responded to Derrick White’s congratulatory remark on winning coach of the month.
Mazzulla welcomed the pressure of being the reigning champion, stating, ‘We plan to embrace the challenge of being the defending champion.’
He used killer whales as an analogy for their offense, emphasizing the importance of working smarter rather than harder.
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