The Celtics announced the suspension of Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 season on Thursday evening, and assistant coach Joe Mazzulla is reportedly about to get a big opportunity.
Udoka — who is under fire from the organization for his role in an “intimate, consensual” relationship with a team staffer — reportedly will not resign. Still, Mazzulla is expected to take over as interim head coach in his absence.
Here are four things to know about Mazzulla.
Mazzulla is a former basketball star too
Like Udoka, Mazzulla can draw from plenty of playing experience.