Overview
- In an interview with The Athletic, Mazzulla said winning the 2024 NBA championship gave him "zero" joy.
- He explained that he does not get joy from winning and feels most fulfilled when the team executes the right way regardless of outcome.
- Mazzulla acknowledged he struggles with having fun and with balancing hard coaching with keeping the game enjoyable for players.
- He said he has left wins feeling empty and angry and has viewed certain losses as proof of the identity he wants, while calling shared work with the group fulfilling.
- The comments land as Boston navigates a challenging start without Jayson Tatum after his torn Achilles and following the departures of Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday, with the team at 8-7 and 10th in the East.