In a surprising development, Brad Stevens, the former head coach and current president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics, has reportedly sent a personal message to Joe Mazzulla. Mazzulla, who succeeded Stevens as head coach in 2022, has come under scrutiny after a challenging season, despite the Celtics’ continued playoff success.
Sources indicate that Stevens reached out to Mazzulla amid growing tension surrounding the Celtics’ performance in the 2024 postseason. Despite a strong regular season finish, the Celtics’ playoff run fell short of expectations, with several high-profile losses and questions about Mazzulla’s coaching adjustments and game management.
Stevens, who led the Celtics to multiple playoff appearances, including an NBA Finals appearance in 2022, is believed to have offered both advice and encouragement to Mazzulla. Insider reports suggest that Stevens’ message focused on the challenges of managing a high-profile team and emphasized the importance of maintaining confidence and trust within the locker room.
While Stevens has transitioned into a front-office role, his deep connection to the team and the city of Boston remains strong. Celtics fans have been divided in their assessments of Mazzulla’s first few seasons at the helm, but many are hopeful that the two coaches will continue to work together in some capacity moving forward.
The exact contents of the message have not been revealed, but it’s clear that Stevens remains invested in the future of the team, despite his new role away from the sidelines.
As the Celtics prepare for another offseason of roster adjustments and potential coaching discussions, the impact of Stevens’ message to Mazzulla could prove significant for the team’s future.
Stay tuned for further updates as more information comes to light.
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