Joe Mazzulla Wins NBA Coach of the Year at 37 After Leading Celtics to 56-26

18 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 27

Mazzulla, 37, became the youngest NBA Coach of the Year winner since Phil Jackson in 1975 after guiding Boston to the East's No. 2 seed.
A 56-26 record underpinned the award, with the Celtics staying near the top of the conference despite long stretches without stars including Jayson Tatum.
Mazzulla had called the honor "stupid" in March, saying it should recognize an entire coaching staff, and repeated Tuesday that video staff and assistants deserved the credit.
Brad Stevens backed that view while praising his fourth-year coach, as J.B. Bickerstaff finished second in voting again and Mitch Johnson placed third.
The award adds to Mazzulla's résumé after Boston's 2024 NBA title, even though the Celtics were eliminated in the first round of this year's playoffs.

After a stunning first-round playoff exit, does Joe Mazzulla's Coach of the Year award lose its meaning?

Why did voters choose Mazzulla's adversity story over coaches with far better regular season records?