"I would like that to be changed to staff or organization [of the year], for sure. I think those things are important. Again, I think if it were Staff of the Year it's different than if it were Organization of the Year, but at the end of the day I haven't made one basket all year."
"Our staff hasn't made a basket. We haven't made one block. We haven't ran back on defense. We didn't play a back-to-back. We didn't have to play hurt. We haven't really done [expletive]. If you don't have the guys to put you in position, it doesn't really matter."
"I don't think he's changed much since I met him. I think he doesn't like the attention on him, and he doesn't make it about himself. Obviously he's done an amazing job this year and when he wins it will definitely be well deserved."
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year, prefers recognition for entire coaching staffs rather than individual awards. He believes that players significantly impact an organization's success and that coaching talented players is a major advantage. Mazzulla expressed that the award should reflect the contributions of the entire staff, stating that coaches do not make plays themselves. Teammates like Derrick White acknowledge Mazzulla's humility and his tendency to deflect attention from himself, recognizing his effective leadership throughout the season.
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