Joe Mazzulla emphasizes effort over availability for Celtics success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla stated that expecting players to participate in all 82 games is unrealistic. Mazzulla acknowledged that key players have histories of injury, including veterans Mike Conley Jr. and Paul George, along with younger players like Jayson Tatum. He expressed the importance of maximizing player effort throughout the season rather than focusing solely on availability. The Celtics will aim to get the best out of their roster for the entire year, as Mazzulla highlighted the competitive nature of the team.
- •Mazzulla believes only a few players can realistically play all games.
- •Injuries have affected both veteran and younger players on the team.
- •The Celtics aim to enhance efforts from all players during the season.
- •Mazzulla trusts players will compete and try to play when possible.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — To Joe Mazzulla, effort – not availability – key to Boston Celtics success
""I think regardless of who it is, the standard and the expectation of playing all 82 isn't realistic," said Mazzulla.
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