Joe Mazzulla still wants his players available as often as possible. He just isn’t going to pretend every body handles an NBA season the same way. With the Celtics adding veterans such as Paul George and Mitchell Robinson, both of…
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla stated that the team will not mandate an 82-game playing standard for its roster. Speaking to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, Mazzulla explained that while he wants players available as often as possible, the team recognizes that every body handles an NBA season differently.
The approach comes as Boston integrates veteran additions Paul George and Mitchell Robinson, who both possess recent histories of significant injuries. Mazzulla emphasized that he trusts his players' competitive nature and prioritizes their effort to suit up over chasing a perfect attendance record.
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