(Photo : Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics speaks to media after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 throughout Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla loved receiving recommendation from arguably the most effective coach from a distinct sport throughout the 2024 NBA Finals towards the Dallas Mavericks.
Mazzulla revealed that Manchester City supervisor Pep Guardiola, who attended Game 1 at TD Garden on June 6, supplied him tips about his recreation plan.
“Dallas’ defense, they’re one of the smartest, best defensive teams in the league… That’s kind of what Pep has helped me with, spacing. It’s very important. Transitions, how you move those guys,” the 35-year-old revealed.
The 53-year-old tactician was additionally on the TD Garden flooring the day earlier than Game 1 throughout staff apply, the place he was seen discussing technique with Mazzulla.
Joe Mazzulla made midseason journey to look at Manchester City
Mazzulla flew to England throughout the NBA All-Star break in February 2024 to attend and observe a Manchester City staff apply.
He brazenly admitted that he studied Manchester City extensively and declared Guardiola the most effective coach on this planet at any sport.
“You start to realize, once you’re in a position, nobody can really relate to you other than people in those positions,” Mazzulla mentioned about his friendship with the Spanish coach.
“So, you develop a bond with other coaches, and you know what they are going through, and you know what the challenges are and the opportunities and the situation you’re in.”
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