Mazzulla Named Head Coach for Team Giannis in 2023 NBA All-Star Game
Official Announcement: Celtics Appoint Joe Mazzulla as Permanent Head Coach
History and Impact of Head Coaches on the Celtics Franchise
On January 30, 2023, Joe Mazzulla was named the head coach for Team Giannis in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. On February 16, 2023, the Boston Celtics officially appointed Mazzulla as their permanent head coach, making him the 18th head coach in franchise history.
The Boston Celtics have a storied history with a rich coaching tradition. The franchise has won 17 NBA championships, the most of any team in league history. Several legendary coaches have led the Celtics to success, including Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, Tommy Heinsohn, and Doc Rivers.
Mazzulla, a former NBA player with seven seasons of experience, has quickly made a name for himself as a rising star in the coaching ranks. He served as the interim head coach of the Celtics during the 2022-23 season after Ime Udoka was suspended. Under Mazzulla's leadership, the Celtics emerged as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, securing the No. 2 seed in the playoffs.
Mazzulla's appointment as permanent head coach is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and leadership abilities. The Celtics organization believes that he is the right man to lead the team into the future and continue the franchise's rich tradition of success.
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