Boston Celtics
The quotable Celtics coach has produced some memorable lines in his Boston tenure, but which one stands out?
Joe Mazzulla during Celtics media day in 2025. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer
March 10, 2026 | 12:15 PM
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Though he’s only been a prominent figure in Boston sports for a comparatively short period of time, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has already created numerous soundbites.
Whether he’s commenting on dealing with the team’s expectations — “I hope I can see the red dot” — or perhaps just his favorite movie, “The Town” (which he admitted to watching multiple times a week as an assistant coach) — the inimitable Mazzulla has firmly established himself as one of the must-listen speakers in New England sports.
This year, Boston.com will launch its annual March Madness-themed sports bracket along similar lines: What is the greatest soundbite in Boston sports history?
But before the bracket gets going next week, we need your help. We need to pick the best Mazzulla soundbite, which will then be inserted into the bracket.
So, Boston.com Celtics fans, we put it to you: What, in your humble view, is the “best” Mazzulla soundbite? Exactly how “best” is defined is entirely up to the individual. Funniest? Most profound? Craziest? Let us know, and feel free to include an explanation along with your selection.
What’s Joe Mazzulla’s best soundbite?
