Derrick White praises Joe Mazzulla after Coach of the Year award
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Derrick White spoke highly of Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, who received the 2026 NBA Coach of the Year award. White described Mazzulla as deserving of the honor for leading a Celtics team many expected to be a play-in squad. He noted Mazzulla's unique approach to the game and how he often downplays his achievements. White expressed his admiration for his coach and highlighted the fun of learning from him.
- •Joe Mazzulla won the 2026 NBA Coach of the Year award.
- •Derrick White praised Mazzulla's coaching style on a podcast.
- •White noted Mazzulla deflects praise but is a great basketball mind.
- •Celtics were seen as a play-in team before the season began.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Derrick White on how Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla sees awards
""I knew that he was going to hate getting that award, but it's obviously well deserved," said White.
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