Joe Mazzulla Named Head Coach of the Boston Celtics

A New Era Begins in Boston

The Boston Celtics have named Joe Mazzulla as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday. Mazzulla, 34, has been serving as interim head coach since Ime Udoka was suspended in late September.

A Steeped History

The Celtics have a long and storied history, with 17 NBA championships to their name. The team is constantly looking for ways to improve and stay competitive, and Mazzulla is hoping to lead the Celtics to their 18th title.

Mazzulla's Background

Mazzulla played college basketball at West Virginia University and was a second-round pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. He played for seven seasons in the NBA before retiring in 2017. Mazzulla then joined the Celtics as an assistant coach in 2019 and was promoted to interim head coach in 2022.

A Bright Future

The Celtics are confident that Mazzulla is the right person to lead the team into the future. He is a young, energetic coach with a proven track record of success. The Celtics are excited to see what Mazzulla can accomplish as the team's head coach.