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Boston's Joe Mazzulla Has a Strong Case for Coach of the Year. Don't Tell Him That
Mazzulla led the Celtics to 50 wins despite losing star Jayson Tatum most of the season and roster changes, yet dismisses the Coach of the Year award as unimportant.
- On Monday, Boston Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla dismissed the NBA Coach of the Year award as "a stupid award," stating, "They shouldn't have it" and emphasizing his focus on players and staff.
- Despite being a top contender, Mazzulla maintains his role centers on helping people rather than personal accolades; the Celtics have a 50-win season despite significant roster changes.
- The Celtics eclipsed the 50-win mark this season despite Jayson Tatum missing the first four-plus months recovering from an Achilles tear, maintaining top-tier performance without their star.
- While Mazzulla holds the second-best odds to win at +280 per FanDuel behind Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff, observers suggest the Celtics will likely not send promotional pitches on his behalf.
- Despite the trophy being named after Red Auerbach, 46 years have passed since a Celtics coach last received the recognition; Mazzulla remains indifferent to the honor.
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Boston's Joe Mazzulla has a strong case for Coach of the Year. Don't tell him that
NBA awards voting is ramping up, and Coach of the Year looks wide open. Boston coach Joe Mazzulla, however, pours cold water on his own case.
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