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Do Sports Need to Be ‘Fun’? NBA Coach Offers Blunt Opinion

The Wall Street Journal

November 24, 2025

A young reporter asks sharp question of Boston Celtics boss Joe Mazzulla—and gets a provocative response

- JASON GAY

Joe Mazzulla was asked how he balances pushing his Celtics players to improve while keeping the game fun.

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This story is from the November 24, 2025 edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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