Mazzullagram
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The wit and wisdom of Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, presented without context.
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· Sep 29
“He had to go to a dark place and I’m glad he had to go there.” (9/29/2025)
“Zero, feel zero difference. And I think if you’re ever lucky to do again, when it does feel different — that’s when I’d rather not do it anymore.” (9/24/2024)
December 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Zero, feel zero difference. And I think if you’re ever lucky to do again, when it does feel different — that’s when I’d rather not do it anymore.” (9/24/2024)
"I think you get a lot of that through film." (12/5/2025)
December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"I think you get a lot of that through film." (12/5/2025)
“You try to think with the end in mind, and in case you have to make an escape, you back in.” (11/26/2025)
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“You try to think with the end in mind, and in case you have to make an escape, you back in.” (11/26/2025)
"I am constantly in a state of uncertainty. Day by day, nothing changes, but when I look back, everything is different. Will anyone remember me?" (11/21/2025)
December 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"I am constantly in a state of uncertainty. Day by day, nothing changes, but when I look back, everything is different. Will anyone remember me?" (11/21/2025)
“Just process over results. Stick to what gives you the best chance to win.” (5/10/2025)
December 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Just process over results. Stick to what gives you the best chance to win.” (5/10/2025)
“I didn’t watch it…Kinda moved on.” (12/2/2025)
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“I didn’t watch it…Kinda moved on.” (12/2/2025)
"Not a doctor. Sorry. I have no idea." (12/4/2025)
December 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
"Not a doctor. Sorry. I have no idea." (12/4/2025)
“I don’t look at it as it’s unfair to the people, our team, our organization to look at this as anything other than just another NBA season....You sign up in the NBA because of the purity of the competition working together." (11/26/2025)
December 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
“I don’t look at it as it’s unfair to the people, our team, our organization to look at this as anything other than just another NBA season....You sign up in the NBA because of the purity of the competition working together." (11/26/2025)
“X is the ultimate professional…you can trust he’ll execute exactly what we want.” (11/30/2025)
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“X is the ultimate professional…you can trust he’ll execute exactly what we want.” (11/30/2025)
"What I started to learn is just as much in basketball as it is in MMA. More times than not, it's the simple details executed under duress. It's small risk assessments that you're constantly having to make. Martial arts can help train you for the top situations that you're in coaching." (11/30/2025)
December 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"What I started to learn is just as much in basketball as it is in MMA. More times than not, it's the simple details executed under duress. It's small risk assessments that you're constantly having to make. Martial arts can help train you for the top situations that you're in coaching." (11/30/2025)
"I think he takes just as much pride in watching someone else close the game as he does in closing it himself." (11/30/2025)
December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"I think he takes just as much pride in watching someone else close the game as he does in closing it himself." (11/30/2025)
“Tonight wasn’t about the execution as it was the mindset that we played with and the multiple efforts that we played with.” (11/26/2025)
November 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Tonight wasn’t about the execution as it was the mindset that we played with and the multiple efforts that we played with.” (11/26/2025)
“I'm not going to lie, since we've got the North End we got all the Italian food here I can't do Olive Garden anymore.” (4/7/2023)
November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“I'm not going to lie, since we've got the North End we got all the Italian food here I can't do Olive Garden anymore.” (4/7/2023)
“It’s just the epitome of the late-game being kind of a crapshoot.” (11/26/2025)
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“It’s just the epitome of the late-game being kind of a crapshoot.” (11/26/2025)
“I’ve answered that question a hundred times….I’ve said it for three years. You just keep ignoring what I’ve said.” (10/13/2025)
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“I’ve answered that question a hundred times….I’ve said it for three years. You just keep ignoring what I’ve said.” (10/13/2025)
“What substitution pattern?” (11/19/2025)
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“What substitution pattern?” (11/19/2025)
“We just have to keep chipping away at those two guys.” (11/23/2025)
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“We just have to keep chipping away at those two guys.” (11/23/2025)
"Just in general, I don't get joy from winning." (11/21/2025)
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Just in general, I don't get joy from winning." (11/21/2025)
“I mean, we were chanting, ‘Defense!’ just cause I think it’s an important identity to have and I think that the same level of intensity that the parade brought is the level of intensity you need to have throughout a season so there is definitely a connection there. That is important.” (9/24/2024)
November 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“I mean, we were chanting, ‘Defense!’ just cause I think it’s an important identity to have and I think that the same level of intensity that the parade brought is the level of intensity you need to have throughout a season so there is definitely a connection there. That is important.” (9/24/2024)
"It put me in this fight or flight mentality because I couldn't relax. I had to constantly train, get physical therapy, and it was just awesome. I was thinking about maybe getting hurt every All-Star break." (6/19/2024)
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"It put me in this fight or flight mentality because I couldn't relax. I had to constantly train, get physical therapy, and it was just awesome. I was thinking about maybe getting hurt every All-Star break." (6/19/2024)
"I want to fight. I would love to fight. When Travis Kelce ran into Andy Reid, do that to me." (per Jayson Tatum, 3/26/2025)
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"I want to fight. I would love to fight. When Travis Kelce ran into Andy Reid, do that to me." (per Jayson Tatum, 3/26/2025)
“I haven’t chewed gum in the last 20 games and no one has said a word.” (2/17/2023)
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“I haven’t chewed gum in the last 20 games and no one has said a word.” (2/17/2023)
“Obviously, you don’t want to give up a flagrant foul at the end of the game.” (11/16/2025)
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Obviously, you don’t want to give up a flagrant foul at the end of the game.” (11/16/2025)
"Is that the first time you got a haircut like that? Yeah." (11/17/2025)
November 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Is that the first time you got a haircut like that? Yeah." (11/17/2025)
“I think fun is a cop-out sometimes.” (11/16/2025)
November 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“I think fun is a cop-out sometimes.” (11/16/2025)