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Joe Mazzulla, head coach of the Boston Celtics, has expressed his disdain for awards despite leading his team to a strong season. He has a strong case for NBA Coach of the Year but prefers to avoid the recognition.
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After leading the Boston Celtics to the second seed in the Eastern Conference this season, Joe Mazzulla has a compelling case to win NBA Coach of the Year for the first time.
However, he apparently wants no part of it.
"I donât need it," Mazzulla said in March, per The Athleticâs Jay King. "I think itâs a stupid award. They shouldnât have it. And itâs more about the players. Itâs more about the work that the staff puts in. Itâs just that simple. I really donât ever want to be asked or talk about it again. Itâs just that dumb. So, the players play. Itâs about them. Staff works their [expletive] off. Iâm grateful to have them."
Prior to the Boston Celtics' first playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Mazzulla explained why he hates awards so much.
Joe Mazzulla has revealed that he wants no part of awards, indicating a preference for team success over individual recognition.
The Boston Celtics secured the second seed in the Eastern Conference during the season under Joe Mazzulla's leadership.
Yes, Joe Mazzulla has a compelling case to win the NBA Coach of the Year award for the first time this season.

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"Being a (D1) basketball player, you grow up with this sense of entitlement, as if the whole world revolves around you," Mazzulla said during Saturday's press conference. "If I wanted to be a better husband ... father ... coach, I had to get rid of that."
Mazzulla has a point that chasing individual awards or greatness over team accomplishments can be dangerous and lead to selfishness. He also doesn't seem to like the praise and ego boost that can come from winning an award.
The only thing Mazzulla cares about winning is another championship, and that starts with a win on Sunday.