Overview
- Robinson praised Mazzulla after Thursday's preseason win over the Charlotte Hornets in which he scored 12 points, grabbed seven rebounds and shot 5‑for‑5 in 17 minutes.
- Reports say Mazzulla has a reputation for demanding, detail‑driven coaching and that he visited Robinson in Nashville this summer to start building trust.
- Robinson says Mazzulla has loudly corrected specific issues such as not sprinting, poor screen angles and letting defenders go under screens.
- Boston intends to protect Robinson’s effectiveness by managing his minutes inside a deeper center rotation that can preserve his interior defense and offensive rebounding.
- Robinson’s quick acceptance of tough coaching and his efficient preseason work are promising signs but they remain a small sample until regular‑season rotations and minutes settle.