The Boston Celtics are chasing back-to-back championships under head coach Joe Mazzulla, aiming to add a 19th title to their illustrious history. After securing their 18th championship last season, the Celtics have become a focal point of excitement in the league. Alongside Boston, teams like the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks have garnered attention with their recent turnarounds.
However, despite the on-court action and heightened competition, the NBA is grappling with a significant drop in television viewership. Reports indicate that ratings for nationally televised games are down 19% compared to last season, raising concerns about the league’s ability to maintain its audience.
Mazzulla addressed the issue during Wednesday’s team practice, offering an honest and somewhat unexpected perspective. He acknowledged that his personal viewing habits may contribute to the issue.
Asked Joe Mazzulla on what he thinks about the NBA ratings discussion:
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“I add to that, I don’t watch NBA games. I’m just as much of a problem as everyone else.” pic.twitter.com/y57BymiU4L
“I add to that. I don’t watch NBA games. So I’m just as much the problem as anyone else is. I don’t like watching the games. I’m around (NBA basketball) all the time, so I would rather watch something else,” Mazzula said.
Joe Mazzulla Defends NBA’s Scoring And Three-Point Style
Joe Mazzulla recently addressed criticism from fans who find the NBA’s heavy reliance on three-point shooting to be boring. While interacting with the media, the Celtics head coach provided a fresh perspective, comparing basketball to other sports where increased scoring is often celebrated.
“In the NFL, people aren’t like, ‘I want to see less scoring. Scoring is up across other sports. My question would be: Why in basketball is scoring being up an issue, as opposed to other sports?” Mazzulla said.
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Joe Mazzulla transitioned from his role as an assistant coach at Glenville State to becoming the head coach of the Celtics in 2023. Prior to stepping into the head coaching position, he served as the team’s assistant coach starting in 2019. While leading the Boston squad, Mazzulla made history as the youngest head coach to win the NBA Finals in over five decades.
