Celtics' Mazzulla Reflects on Missed Jazz Opportunity; Credits Experience for Current Success

Despite missing out on the Jazz head coach position, Mazzulla leverages the experience to lead the Celtics to a strong season start.

Joe Mazzulla, the current head coach of the Boston Celtics, reflects on his unsuccessful interview for the head coach position at the Utah Jazz, attributing his failure to secure the position to his inability to convincingly answer a question about his readiness to lead an NBA team at a young age.
Despite not landing the Jazz job, Mazzulla says the interview process was beneficial, helping him articulate his strengths and prepare for his current role with the Celtics.
Will Hardy, who was hired as the Jazz's head coach, also reflects on the same question, emphasizing the importance of honesty and acknowledging his own lack of experience.
Both Mazzulla and Hardy were assistant coaches for the Boston Celtics before their respective appointments as head coaches.
The Celtics have had a strong start to the season under Mazzulla's leadership, with a record of 27-7.