Joe Mazzulla Gives Extremely Blunt Answer To Kids Day Question
The Boston Celtics had a kids themed day at their game on Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers. Head coach Joe Mazzulla received a question before the game from a younger visitor representing the kids’ voice at the media session. An interesting question led to the always blunt Mazzulla keeping it real with his answer.
The kid asked how Mazzulla balances getting the best out of his players and keeping the game fun for them.
“Yeah, I struggle with that. I think everyone has a different definition of fun,” Mazzulla told the young fan. “You have to find one as a team. I think fun is a cop out sometimes when things aren’t going well. Everyone likes to say just have fun but what does that mean? That phrase can be a cop out sometimes. Don’t use it.”
Mazzulla has a reputation for not liking fun and doing everything in his power to contribute to winning. Various quotes and stories make him one of the most interesting coaches in the league. However, even Mazzulla is going far by being this blunt telling a kid to not use “having fun” as a “cop out” in life.
Joe Mazzulla Has Mixed Coaching Reputation
Boston won an NBA Championship with Mazzulla as the head coach and witnessed him becoming the voice that the team needed to get over the hump. Previous years saw the
The Celtics are having a down year due to Tatum’s injury and a limited roster after various trades. Mazzulla must work harder and find more creative ways to get the team to victories with less talent. Today’s quote proves little has changed from his perspective as the coach. Mazzulla had no filter and still puts winning above all.
The kid likely knew that Mazzulla would have an interesting answer since he’s known for his infamous quotes during a relatively short time as the head coach. Mazzulla did show respect to the fan by saying it was a good question, and he clearly put some thought into the answer.
Joe Mazzulla’s Celtics Won After Answer
The Celtics played a competitive game against the Clippers on Sunday. It is not confirmed if Boston had fun or not during the game, but they certainly had a fun end result of scoring the victory.
The young fan who asked the question likely had the best day of them all. Mazzulla’s answer to his question created a memorable moment that fans are enjoying online, and he was able to see his favorite team score a close home victory. Boston improved to 7-7 and are in the thick of the play-in race.
Mazzulla may get some votes for Coach of the Year if the Celtics continue to overachieve without Tatum on the court. The biggest takeaway is that Boston players will always put winning over fun if Mazzulla is the coach, and even young fans will always get his most honest answers.
Giants’ Defensive Coordinator on the Chopping Block: ‘Another Change Is Coming’
The New York Giants blew another fourth-quarter lead on Sunday, falling to the Green Bay Packers as their record plummeted to 2-9 on the season.
Criticized throughout this disastrous season has been defensive coordinator Shane Bowen. Despite the firing of head coach Brian Daboll, Bowen has survived, keeping his job through 11 weeks.
However, following the team’s ninth loss of the year, Bowen could finally be getting the boot out of New Jersey.
“Odds are” the Giants will fire DC Shane Bowen
According to Connor Hughes of SNY, it “seems like another [coaching] change is coming.”
“Shane Bowen should be relieved of his duties as defensive coordinator Monday. Odds are, he will be,” Hughes reported.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka expressed a willingness to make a change following the team’s Week 11 loss.
“We’ll evaluate everything,” Kafka said to the media on Sunday.
Now that his first week as the interim head coach is done, Kafka can make more structural changes to the team’s operations. Relieving Bowen of his duties could be the next step.
The Giants’ defense is allowing 27.3 points per game this season, the fourth-most in the NFL. Their 149.9 rushing yards allowed per game ranks 30th in the league, and their 375.1 total yards allowed per game ranks 29th.
Considering how much the Giants have invested in their defense, this level of performance is unacceptable. There is talent in the unit, especially on the defensive line. But it’s falling short. It’s time for a change.
