Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla inks multi-year contract extension
The 37-year-old has come a long way since his days as an assistant with the Maine Red Claws, leading the Celtics to three straight playoff berths and even a title in 2024. Mazzulla loves having the opportunity to manage his hometown team, and he said as much in his first official statement since the deal was announced, via Celtics PR.
"This is truly a blessing," he commented. "I would not be here without my faith, my wife, and my children. We are thankful for the partnership with our ownership groups, Brad (Stevens') mentorship, and the support of our staff. Most importantly, I am grateful for the players I have been able to coach the past three seasons. I look forward to competing for the Celtics and the city of Boston."
Celtics President of Basketball Operations mirrored Mazzulla's gratitude, saying he's ecstatic to retain the Rhode Islander on his staff.
"We are very excited that Joe has agreed to extend with the Celtics," Stevens declared. "He understands the job and has a passion for the Celtics that is only rivaled by our most die-hard fans. He's worked hard and accomplished amazing things in his first three years as a head coach."
The upcoming 2025-26 season may be Mazzulla's greatest challenge. Celtics star Jayson Tatum is sidelined indefinitely with an Achilles injury and multiple starters from prior years, including guard Jrue Holiday and center Kristaps Porzingis, are gone. In the minds of Mazzulla and Stevens, that doesn't change the Celtics' commitment to excellence and vying for championships in the coming years.
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