BOSTON Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla has offered insight into his analytical mind – and it has fascinated NBA fans.
The Rhode Island native is known for his meticulous coaching style, which helped the Celtics finish the regular season with the league’s best record this season, 64-18.
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But it turns out that Mazzulla, 35, is just as scrupulous off the court.
The Celtics coach discussed his life philosophy in a recent appearance on Forgive my opinion podcast.
And he said he views even the most mundane occurrences as life or death situations.
“You don’t want to know what’s really going on in my mind,” Mazzulla said.
“Literally, how can I overcome every situation or environment?”
“Like, how can I protect the environment no matter where I am at any given time? What are the threats, strengths and opportunities?
To visualize how his mind works, Mazzulla revealed that he avoids revolving doors.
“If one of them gets stuck, you’re just an easy target,” he explained.
“You’re screwed.”
Asked about his thought process when hypothetically grabbing a coffee at Dunkin’, Mazzulla said he always tries to make sure he’s aware of where the exits are.
He also pays attention to the line when entering the café and studies the people he shares the space with.
The Celtics coach added that his body positioning in public places is also carefully calculated.
“In a restaurant, I never sit with my back to the door,” he said.
“You will always sit where you can have a privileged view of everything that is happening around you.”
You don’t want to know what’s really going on in my mind
Joe Mazzulla
Mazzulla acknowledged that his overactive mind is not always easy to live with – neither for him nor for his family.
“There are a number of negative ramifications to this type of mindset,” he said.
Still, NBA Twitter admired the coach’s “galactic brain,” as one fan put it.
“That brain study after he dies as the greatest coach in the history of our game could help me achieve nirvana,” wrote another.
“I think he’s really locked in everywhere,” said a third.
“Psycho and I love him,” one added.
“I’m glad Joe Mazzulla is coaching basketball instead of making a living as Jigsaw from Saw,” one said.
Earlier this season, ESPN analyst JJ Redick marveled at Mazzulla’s analytical mind.
Redick said the NBA coach’s career with the Celtics was characterized by a unique consideration of the game of basketball and attention to detail.
“I talk all the time about people who are really obsessed with the game,” the ESPN star said.
“They’re crazy. And Joe Mazzulla is an absolute crazy person.”
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