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“It’s the dumbest thing ever”�?Boston Celtics�?coach Joe Mazzulla refused to celebrate his Coach of the Month honor

“It’s the dumbest thing ever”�?Boston Celtics�?coach Joe Mazzulla refused to celebrate his Coach of the Month honor

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 3, 2025, 10:22 IST

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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla led his team to a 14-1 record in March and was named NBA's Eastern Conference Coach of the Month. However, Mazzulla downplayed the accolade, emphasizing the team's ongoing pursuit of the championship title.

“It’s the dumbest thing ever”�?Boston Celtics�?coach Joe Mazzulla refused to celebrate his Coach of the Month honor

Joe Mazzulla. Image via: Darren Abate/ AP

The Boston Celtics continue to dominate the Eastern Conference, and their head coach, Joe Mazzulla, played a huge role in their success throughout March. Recently, Mazzulla dismissed his Coach of the Month accolade as the Boston Celtics continues to dominate alongside the league in the Eastern Conference. The honor speaks volumes about the Celtics' performance, but Mazzulla himself had a blunt reaction to the accolade.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacted to his Coach of the Month accolade

Leading his squad to a stellar 14-1 record for the month, including an undefeated 8-0 stretch on the road, Joe Mazzulla was recognized as the NBA’s Eastern Conference Coach of the Month.
“It’s the dumbest thing ever,�?Mazzulla said.

Mazzulla’s clear approach aligns with the Celtics�?championship aspirations. Currently sitting at 56-19, they hold second place in the Eastern Conference, trailing only the Cleveland Cavaliers while maintaining a comfortable lead over the New York Knicks. The Celtics have their sights set on making history, aiming to become the NBA’s first back-to-back champions since the Golden State Warriors accomplished the feat in 2017-18.
Mazzulla’s influence on the Celtics is undeniable. After taking over as interim head coach in 2022, he quickly forged himself as a steady hand guiding one of the league’s most storied franchises.
As Boston heads into the final stretch of the regular season, Mazzulla will remain focused on the bigger picture�?securing the best possible playoff position and preparing his team for another deep postseason run. With six games remaining, the Celtics are determined to finish strong and enter the playoffs with momentum.

Fans reacted to Joe Mazzulla's blunt response

Fans took to social media following the blunt response from the Celtics head coach.
“Bro tries way to hard to act like he doesn’t care about anything tbh,�?on fan wrote on X.

Another wrote, “Nonchalant gimmick lol.�?br/>

“This gimmick is getting cringe,�?another slammed the head coach.

“Stop this gimmick please,�?another quoted.

While most fans slammed the coach, several also hailed the approach.
“Love this humility from Mazzulla. Coaches who let their work speak for itself instead of chasing accolades usually end up winning more than just monthly awards,�?one fan hailed Mazzulla.

Another commented, “See a lot of hate in the comments but you know what I respect this.�?br/>

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Fans are divided on Mazzulla’s statement to his Coach of the Month honor; while some criticized, many hailed his direct statement giving preference to the team’s prowess over individual accolades.

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