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Joe Mazzulla’s ultimate goal? To be completely forgotten. The Boston Celtics head coach is ditching legacy-driven ambition, aiming instead to build a self-sustaining, unstoppable team so strong that his role fades into the background — a radical vision that flips the script on coaching and prioritizes long-term organizational strength over personal fame or records.

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The Boston Celtics nearly pulled off a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo—only to back out when the Bucks demanded more, including young guard Hugo Gonzalez. Now, Gonzalez, the 28th pick in the 2025 draft, is suddenly the focal point of Celtics’ hopes—and concerns. Despite flashes of defensive IQ and ball-handling, his shooting consistency remains shaky, even in summer league where he called one game “the worst shooting game of my life.” His minutes dwindled with Spain’s national team as pressure mounted, and coaches are reluctant to trust him in crunch time. With Brad Stevens stressing the need for players to “separate” themselves, the Celtics are banking on Gonzalez’s athleticism and strength to evolve before training camp—and fast.

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