Joe Mazzulla was annoyed by hug from former Celtics assistant Charles Lee due to fear of giving away ‘psychological lead’
That’s why the Celtics coach was recently annoyed by one of his former assistants, Charles Lee, when they took on the Hornets for two games earlier in November. Mazzulla claimed that Lee, who’s now the Hornets’ head coach, might have tried to gain a ...
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla keeps his distance from peers, says Charles Lee 'forced me to give him a hug'
Charles Lee won a championship as the lead assistant on Joe Mazzulla's staff with the Boston Celtics last season. When Lee left to become the coach of the Charlotte Hornets, Mazzulla informed Lee that he was now the "enemy" and shouldn't expect to chat like they did when they were on the same side.
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Reveals Strange Reason Why He Isolates Himself From Other Coaches
The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Toronto Raptors in their 14th game of the young season on Saturday. The Celtics sit with a 10-3 record and will look t
Joe Mazzulla Is Genuinely Irate Because A Former Assistant Coach Hugged Him Before A Game
Joe Mazzulla is barely into his third year as the coach of the Celtics, but he's already established himself as one of the most entertaining and enigmatic
Joe Mazzulla hated hug from ex-Celtics assistant for fear of ‘psychological tells’
I’m not talking to you during the season. I’m not waving to you at the national anthem. I’m not doing that. You’re an enemy.”
Why Celtics' Joe Mazzulla is giving NBA coaches the cold shoulder
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla knows that even friends can be a distraction at times, and he explained how with a story about a hug.
Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla explains why he avoids friendly interactions with opponents
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla on Friday stayed true to his reputation as the most locked-in coach in the NBA.
Joe Mazzulla lays out tough truths he told Charles Lee before their encounter in Charlotte
Charles Lee's NBA experience made him one of the most desirable options on last offseason's coaching carousel, and his appointment in Buzz City was the first of many moves geared at changing the culture with the Charlotte Hornets.
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NBA News: Celtics' Joe Mazzulla calls Hornets coach an 'enemy,' accuses him of playing mind games
Joe Mazzulla has demonstrated his ability to guide the Boston Celtics to the pinnacle of the NBA. Recently, he shared intriguing details about his unique relationship with Charlotte Hornets head coach ...
Hornets' Brandon Miller gets heartfelt praise from Charles Lee after heroic play vs. Pistons
Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee speaks up about Brandon Miller's memorable night in a win over the Detroit Pistons.
How Charles Lee, injury-ravaged Hornets reacted after running past Indiana Pacers
“A great gritty win,” Lee said after the Hornets rolled past the Indiana Pacers 103-83 at Spectrum Center. “The collective ...
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Charles Lee is an American professional basketball coach and the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA as of November 2024. Lee is married to Lindsey, and they have three children named ...