Overview
- White revealed on his White Noise podcast that the audio blared for nearly ten minutes as players ran full‑court defensive drills.
- He described the effect as a “war zone,” while teammate Jordan Walsh said the episode came late in preseason and aligned with a team mantra.
- Reporters noted the tactic fits Mazzulla’s broader eccentric methods, which have included Spikeball competitions and wildlife hunting clips to teach resilience.
- Early-season results show mixed records yet greater defensive disruption, with opponents committing turnovers at one of the NBA’s highest rates.
- No disciplinary issues have been reported, and players say the unexpected soundtrack sharpened focus and intensified practice energy.