Ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season, Joe Mazzulla found himself thrust into the role of interim head coach for the Boston Celtics. After spending time as an assistant coach under Brad Stevens and Ime Udoka, Mazzulla was the logical choice to replace the suspended Udoka.
As the season started, it was clear Mazzulla had his own ideas on how the Celtics should be playing. He shifted their focus away from defense and onto the perimeter.
