The Boston Celtics’ season may be over, but it doesn’t appear that Joe Mazzulla’s tenure as head coach is ending.
Mazzulla took over for Ime Udoka following his suspension to begin the season. Originally the interim coach, Mazzulla was upgraded to the permanent head coach based on the success he had in the first half of the season.
Mazzulla would go on to lead the Celtics to the No. 2 seed in the East and eventually within one game of a trip back to the NBA Finals.
According to one writer who covers the team, that was enough to earn him at least one more year on the sidelines.
Not a huge surprise, but everything I’ve heard the last few days points to Joe Mazzulla being back with the Celtics next year.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) June 1, 2023
The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach says all signs point to Mazzulla coaching the team again next year.
Fans reacted to the news, with some happy to see Mazzulla back next season.
as he should be https://t.co/AaEJJNiAB8
— Heir To The Empire (@MustBeCharm) June 1, 2023
As he should. Of all the hard off season decision the Celtics will have to make this year, this is by far the easiest. He was thrown into a terrible situation just a few weeks before the season started and got the team 1 win away from the Finals. This is a no brainer imo. https://t.co/2xcSJS8kLJ
— Josh Taylor (@jt2018vols) June 1, 2023
Joe in year 1 as HC at 34yo
-Took over team 2 days before training camp
-Led Celtics to most wins since 2008 (57)
-Top 3 in offense and defense
-Tied Miami series at 3-3 after reports said team quit on him
-Went 5-1 in elimination gamesWould have been big mistake to fire him https://t.co/FpllbWAdEc
— Jason Eberhart (@jasoneberhart42) June 1, 2023
Other fans were disappointed to hear that he would likely be returning.
They really are going to blow their chance to win a championship https://t.co/AWuo8nh61X
— Billy (@billthatdude) June 1, 2023
One day after the season ended you lose three great assistants INSTANTLY to Ime, how are you going to convince well respected assistants to want to come work under the youngest HC in the NBA who really shouldn't have the job in the first place? https://t.co/P5l73nF3JZ
— Vinny (@VinnyDonoian) June 1, 2023
Sorry to hear that https://t.co/9Ees12DSsI
— David (@dsalmon1449) June 1, 2023
The Celtics will need to answer several questions this offseason, with the most pressing being the status of Jaylen Brown.
Brown played poorly in the loss to the Miami Heat that ended the team’s season, casting doubt on whether or not he would receive the five-year supermax extension he is eligible for.
With Mazzulla likely back, the team seems to be leaning toward continuity and stability. That bodes well for Brown, as he is coming off his first All-NBA season.
Stay connected with us on social media platform for instant update click here to join our Twitter, & Facebook
We are now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@TechiUpdate) and stay updated with the latest Technology headlines.
For all the latest Basketball News Click Here
