Johnston native Joe Mazzulla named NBA Coach of the Year
Joe Mazzulla, a native of Johnston, has been named the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2025-26 season. He led the Boston Celtics to a 56-26 regular season record, securing the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Mazzulla expressed gratitude to his players and coaching staff for their contributions to the team's success.
- ▪Joe Mazzulla is the fourth Boston Celtics head coach to win the NBA Coach of the Year award.
- ▪He previously played under Bob Huggins at West Virginia and starred at Bishop Hendricken High School.
- ▪The Celtics finished the regular season with a 56-26 record.
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