Joe Mazzulla discusses motivating Boston Celtics players during interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla shared insights on his approach to motivating players in a recent podcast interview. Mazzulla emphasized the importance of players' intrinsic motivation and the role of coaching as a facilitative process. He noted the diversity within his team, highlighting the experiences of players from different backgrounds and the significance of understanding each individual's journey to foster teamwork. The comments were made public on August 3, 2026.
- •Mazzulla spoke on the No Show Dogs podcast about his coaching philosophy.
- •He believes players must have the desire to succeed for effective motivation.
- •Mazzulla highlighted the diverse backgrounds of his players.
- •He focuses on building personal relationships to aid understanding and teamwork.
- •The interview was published on August 3, 2026.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Mazzulla breaks down how he motivates the Boston Celtics players
""I don't think you can ... make someone do something that they don't want to do," he explained.
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