PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WHDH) – Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla and crew proprietor Steve Pagliuca introduced the Larry O’Brien trophy to the coach’s residence state of Rhode Island.
Mazzulla took photos with followers exterior the State Home and spoke about what it means to convey the trophy residence.
“, I left Rhode Island as a really younger 17-year-old,” he mentioned. “So once I left that younger, I didn’t perceive the id that I had within the state. So I feel one of many best presents God has given me has been to come back again to the place I’m from.”
Mazzulla performed highschool basketball in Warwick earlier than taking part in school ball at West Virginia.
The Celtics will increase banner 18 to the Backyard rafters on October 22 after they tip off the season in opposition to the Knicks.
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