Boston Celtics Name Joe Mazzulla Permanent Head Coach
Mazzulla Led Celtics to NBA Finals Appearance as Interim Coach
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The Boston Celtics have named Joe Mazzulla their permanent head coach, the team announced Thursday.
Mazzulla, 35, took over as interim coach in February after Ime Udoka was suspended and subsequently fired. He led the Celtics to a 42-17 record in the regular season and a berth in the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games.
Mazzulla's promotion to permanent head coach comes after a successful season in which he helped the Celtics maintain their status as one of the league's top teams. He is known for his player-development skills and his ability to build strong relationships with his players.
The Celtics are expected to be a contender for the NBA championship next season, and Mazzulla will be tasked with leading the team to its first title since 2008.
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