Joe Mazzulla becomes youngest NBA title-winning head coach in over 50 years
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NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, center, speaks to his players during a timeout in the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches play during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez/AP)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla signals to players during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez/AP)
2024 NBA Finals - Practices BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 05: Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla speaks to the media during the 2024 NBA Finals Media Day at TD Garden on June 05, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NBA Finals Basketball Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla calls to players during the first half of Game 1 of the basketball team's NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
Cavaliers Celtics Basketball Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla signals to players from the bench during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) (Steven Senne/AP)
Celtics Pacers Basketball Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, center, celebrates with his team after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy/AP)
Pacers Celtics Basketball Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches from the bench during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Boston Celtics, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) (Steven Senne/AP)
Celtics Pacers Basketball Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla celebrates with forward Jayson Tatum, left, after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy/AP)
Boston Celtics v Indiana Pacers - Game Four INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MAY 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics and head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics hug after winning Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Pacers Celtics Basketball Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
Cavaliers Celtics Basketball Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla calls to players during the first half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)
Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers CLEVELAND, OHIO - MARCH 05: Head coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics reacts during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 105-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) (Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla during Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals series, Friday, May 19, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts to a call during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla calls to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Miami Heat v Boston Celtics BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 30: Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla during the second half against the Miami Heat at TD Garden on November 30, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Cleveland Cavaliers v Boston Celtics BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 28: Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla looks on during the first half at TD Garden on October 28, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 18: Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla looks on during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the 76ers 126-117. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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