Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has been named the 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year, per @ShamsCharania. The announcement comes as the league begins revealing its major individual awards following the conclusion of the regular season.
Mazzulla earns the prestigious honor after leading the Celtics to a league-best record and the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Throughout the 2025-26 campaign, Boston displayed remarkable consistency, ranking near the top of the league in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Mazzulla's tactical approach and emphasis on high-volume perimeter shooting helped the team maintain its dominance in an increasingly competitive conference.
Since taking the helm in Boston, Mazzulla has been praised for his data-driven decision-making and his ability to maximize the talents of a deep roster led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. This award marks the first time Mazzulla has received the Red Auerbach Trophy, joining a short list of legendary Celtics coaches to be recognized as the league's best in a single season.
The NBA is expected to release the full voting results, including the point totals for all finalists, later today. Mazzulla’s victory follows a season where he was frequently cited by peers and analysts as the frontrunner for the award due to Boston’s wire-to-wire excellence.
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