Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum believes that Joe Mazzulla was pleased with the outcome of the Finals MVP race, especially considering that Tatum did not secure the award.
The player noted that he often discusses various aspects of basketball with the coach, and he sensed that Mazzulla felt a sense of relief that the forward didn’t win the prestigious title.
Interestingly, Tatum also mentioned that Mazzulla seemed content about his absence in two Olympic games, which struck Tatum as unusual.
However, he explained that Mazzulla’s reaction is consistent with his personality and coaching philosophy, suggesting that the coach prioritizes the team’s overall success and the well-being of his players over individual accolades.
This dynamic illustrates the strong rapport between the duo, as well as Mazzulla’s focus on fostering a positive team environment.
Jayson Tatum thinks Joe Mazzulla was happy that he didn’t win Finals MVP
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“I talked to Joe a lot. Joe was probably the happiest person in the world that I didn’t win Finals MVP and I didn’t play in two of the games at the Olympics. That was odd. But if you know Joe, it makes… pic.twitter.com/qPe3EG8Nki
