Joe Mazzulla suddenly became Celtics head coach in 2022, and ever since then, all he's done is help his team win.

There aren't many coaches who would not only accept the pressure of having their ball club try to repeat as champions, but actually embrace it

In an interview with Locked On Celtics Mazzulla explained why the Celtics won’t be “defending” their title at all this season. He called the phrase “defending a title” a “passive-aggressive” term and evoked the animal kingdom in his explanation.

Following the addition of Lonnie Walker, Mazzulla praised the new Celtic but also sent a message on what it takes to thrive in Boston.

How can Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla improve in 2024-25? The Celtics coach took the reins of the team unexpectedly just ahead of training camp for the team's 2023-24 campaign after misconduct by then-head coach Ime Udoka forced a suspension and eventual separation from the team, and did not have the easiest start.

Boston Celtics head coach, Joe Mazzulla, has made it clear that the Celtics are "attacking a new goal," as the new season approaches.

When the Boston Celtics brought a merciful ending to Lonnie Walker IV’s waiting game, the move was met with positive reactions. Though Walker wasn’t necessarily viewed as a game-changing addition, he could be a worthwhile contributor.

The Boston Celtics are heading into next season as defending champions. The last time an NBA team won back-to-back titles was the Golden State Warriors in 2017