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I believe there was a reluctance from coaches and assistants to work with Mazzula because everyone was unsure of the work environment, but as things normalize and he does a good job, should we expect Boston to get him some experienced help for the long run/playoff?

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Nov 16, 2022·edited Nov 16, 2022Liked by Marc Stein

Joe M. is doing fine as the "interim" (Celtics lawyers insisted I used that adjective) coach, probably because he's smart and had a year as Udoka's assistant. Their level of play has been stellar so far and if Rob W. comes back healthy, watch out. The Celtics are motivated.

Edited to add: Gary Washburn at The Boston Globe is a great basketball writer.

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2 questions

1. Why devote much more space to ham over mazzula?

2. I know it's early, but do we just credit the philly coaching staff and embiid for actually getting as much from Simmons as they did? I mean, sheesh, even Simmons hating sixers fans wouldn't have predicted this. New team and all, you can't blame this putrid performance on that and time off alone

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If the Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau is in hot water, would that mean Jalen’s dad, Rick Brunson is in line for the keys to the kingdom? Or would he be part of a “Royal Flush”?

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