In this clip, Boston Celtics head coach, Joe Mazzulla talks about mistakes he’s made and what he’s learned from them. He also talks about his timeout criticisms and general philosophy on the situation.
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"Those who matter, don't mind. Those who mind, don't matter." Retty amazing this guy can admit and publically acknowledge his mistakes but learn from them as well.
Theres a lot of great talent evaluators in the comments. NBA gms should watch out.
Joe is not the coach for this team
Very sly of Joe: "I'm not even sure of our record… what was our record in those first 20 games…?"
JJ: 18-2
Joe: Yeah… something like that.
A way to boast without leaving any evidence you're boasting.
I am a Bucks fan, but I think he is the scariest piece of the team. I think Griffin is a good coach, but the Celtics team being a second year under such a great coaching philosophy will be scary good.
Ooops, almost watched a JJ video.. gotta pay attention.
I luv Joe and I’m stating the obvious but with this talent and barring injuries if they don’t succeed I think he’ll be out and be out quick
This dude won me over. Hats off.
The problem with timeout criticism is it’s such an easy thing for the untrained eye to point to. It’s also solely a result based criticism. Coach doesn’t call a timeout and the other team stays hot? What an idiot! Coach doesn’t call a timeout and the other team cools down? Great job adjusting! Fans just latch onto anything they can to sound like they know what they’re talking about.
steve kurr also likes to not call timeouts, that narrative is coming from uneducated people, when you call a time out you allow he defense to set up i absolutely love the no timeouts
It’s quite literally a tool to use for coaches. You can give guys breaks. You can set up plays. You can disrupt runs of the opponents. I will never understand a philosophy of electing to neglect all tools at his disposal. It’s wrong and he’s wrong, but time will show
Ah “Second Row Joe.”….You’re the head coach of the storied BOSTON CELTICS. You didn’t have you guys ready? You didn’t know what you were doing? You let your team down EMOTIONALLY? Jesus do you know the thousands (yes Literally thousands) of coaches who are way more qualified and prepared than you who will NEVER get a shot to coach an nba squad. Jesus. Listening to you respond to JJ here totally reinforces the “Deer in Head Lights” vibe that you have always given off. “Uhhhh uhhh.”
Go back to the video room Joe.
Dudes too much about himself. In his own mind he’s perfect, just no one understands his philosophy.
That philosophy will soon get him fired. Not calling timeout in any critical situation is not a “philosophy” it’s just dumb.
Glad to see an unbiased interview with Joe Mazulla, Mallika Andrews from espn pretty much wanted to destroy his coaching career at celtics.
I want reddick on the Celtics staff so bad
That he concedes he didn't even have the wherewithal to consider how to open and close out quarters near the end of the video says it all
The only problem with Mazulla is that the celtics are in win now mode and theres no room for coaching beginner failures. Im not a fan of bringing up young guys like him in situations where there just winning it all or loosing it all. Smaller Market would have made much more sense for him to learn all the little things.
He’s gonna crush it
Anyone hating doesn’t know what a leader is. This is a leader of men
This is pretty bad for Celtics fans if he doesn’t use timeouts properly what “ Philosophy” is that apart of 😂😂😂
Man, this guy philosophy is terrible. Celtics lose years with this good team and won't win nothing. This guy is good coach for G league, trying something new. Feel uncomfortable to listen to him.
Its cool ro see JJ's perspective be heard by the youngest of the league. He has so much to say
Ime is definitely winning a chip with this lineup. Banner 18 or fired
I just love this guy, so real, honest. This is important to be a leader. And he learned this no timeout thing prob from Stevens. Stevens explained before, if the team is doing the right things but the other team is just hitting wild shots, he may not call a timeout to disrupt the good things they're doing.
If you’re a good enough coach you can draw a play to get an easy bucket when your team is bleeding.
Joe didn’t do that once all year.
It seems as if it’s a philosophy of don’t look at me it’s them.
Love your interviews JJ.
He will be replaced by a new coach by January if he continues