Celtics sign coach Joe Mazzulla to new extension after playoff flop
NY Post
Joe Mazzulla has led the Celtics to the most wins in the regular season the past three years and secured a ring for the franchise in 2023-24.
On Friday, he was rewarded for all of those results.
Mazzulla signed a contract extension with the Celtics that will have him roaming courtside for at least two more years, though the details were not revealed in Boston’s announcement.
“This is truly a blessing,” Mazzulla said in the release. “I would not be here without my faith, my wife, and my children. We are thankful for the partnership with our ownership groups, (top basketball executive) Brad (Steven)’s 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.”
Stevens, the Celtics’ head coach from 2013-21 and now the president of basketball operations, expressed excitement over Mazzulla remaining with the franchise long-term.
“He understands the job and has a passion for the Celtics that is only rivaled by our most die-hard fans,” Stevens said in the team’s release.
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