Joe Mazzulla is rising to the task of being the NBA’s reigning champion…..read more

In addition to his history as a championship-winning coach, Joe Mazzulla is already regarded as one of the NBA’s most talkative coaches. Boston’s head coach may be the most accidental viral sensation in sports because of his concern with “The Town,” rejection of the bright lights of the NBA Finals, stone-faced concentration on self-improvement, and subtle jabs at Kendrick Perkins. And in response to a question regarding the Celtics being pursued by other teams as the defending NBA champions, Mazzulla once again spoke a timeless statement regarding Boston’s outlook going into the upcoming campaign on Wednesday’s Locked On Celtics podcast. Promotion: “People will say our backs are the target, but I hope it’s right between our eyebrows.