The Boston Celtics dominated the NBA last year, and all that’s left for them to do is to do it again. Matching the excellence of the 2023-24 campaign will be difficult, but Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla believes his team can compete for another championship if they avoid complacency and focus on advancement.

In an interview with Locked On Celtics Mazzulla explained why the Celtics won’t be “defending” their title at all this season. He called the phrase “defending a title” a “passive-aggressive” term and evoked the animal kingdom in his explanation.

Boston heads into this season the target of every other team, no matter where you put it.

Joe Mazzulla suddenly became Celtics head coach in 2022, and ever since then, all he's done is help his team win.

Boston Celtics head coach, Joe Mazzulla, has made it clear that the Celtics are "attacking a new goal," as the new season approaches.

When the Boston Celtics brought a merciful ending to Lonnie Walker IV’s waiting game, the move was met with positive reactions. Though Walker wasn’t necessarily viewed as a game-changing addition, he could be a worthwhile contributor.

The Boston Celtics are heading into next season as defending champions. The last time an NBA team won back-to-back titles was the Golden State Warriors in 2017

Following the addition of Lonnie Walker, Mazzulla praised the new Celtic but also sent a message on what it takes to thrive in Boston. The post Joe Mazzulla Sends Strong Message on Celtics Addition Lonnie Walker appeared first on Heavy.