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Boston Celtics Lock Up Joe Mazzulla With Multi-Year Extension

The franchise has reaffirmed its faith in the 37-year-old coach who led them to the 2024 NBA crown, though it disclosed no contract specifics.

Overview

  • Announced Friday, the multi-year pact keeps Mazzulla in Boston with no term or salary disclosed, marking his third contract renewal since he was named permanent coach in February 2023.
  • He rose from assistant coach in 2019 to interim head coach in fall 2022 after Ime Udoka’s suspension, earning a permanent promotion five months later.
  • Under his guidance, the Celtics claimed their 18th NBA championship in 2024, making him the youngest title-winning coach since Bill Russell in 1969.
  • Brad Stevens praised Mazzulla’s ‘unmatched’ passion for the franchise and his relentless drive to develop the squad daily.
  • Boston has reached the playoffs in each of the coach’s three seasons at the helm, including two 60-win campaigns.