If there is one team that deserves all the praises and flowers, it is the Boston Celtics who defined who they are and how they can compete for the bigger prizes this season.
If their league position doesn’t impress you, maybe their coach Joe Mazzulla’s inspiration would. In a recent interview, Mazzulla admitted Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola is the inspiration behind his coaching and playing style.
He further admitted that Guardiola has added more insight to his knowledge of the sport. Mazzulla said,
I study a lot of Man City. I study Pep a lot. I think he’s the best coach at any level, in any sport. It’s had a huge influence (on me).
Joe has nothing but respect for the well-decorated manager who has been dominating English football for quite a while.
Pep Guardiola’s playing style of possession-based, pressing, positional play, and attacking football has been a huge success for the blue side of Manchester, winning league titles, domestic cups, and recently, for the first time in their history, the Champions League trophy. And given his students i.e ex-players in the likes of Xavi, Mikel Arteta, and Xabi Alonso who have made their teacher proud by taking the managerial role to another level at their respective clubs, there are hints that the same magic could be bestowed upon Joe and his team.
Boston Celtics, who sit at the top of the Eastern Conference, has been a dynamic force to be not messed with. The team is equally brilliant in both defense and offense. And with their head coach admitting to having huge respect for one of soccer’s greatest managers and following his styles, fans have been worried about whether it could be Celtics year.
Fans react to Joe Mazzulla posing a picture with Man City’s manager Pep Guardiola
After the picture of both coaches went viral, fans couldn’t help giving their reaction to the unexpected link-up, raising a few hopes that it could be a good sign for the Boston Celtics this year. With fans from both sides of the sports giving their reaction, it has been a viral moment.
Pep Guardiola with Boston Celtic’s coach Joe Mazzulla (Via Manchester City FC)The clip has taken over the internet and fans couldn’t help but give their reactions to the link-up.
Oh he logged in – Celtics winning it all this year
— Brandon J. McGill (@14xfounder) February 26, 2024
Pep probably thought this was Ake’s brother or something
— CJ ⚡️ (@CJJJJJAY) February 26, 2024
Love that he got Joe on his jersey instead of Mazzulla, it’s so on brand for how weird he is
— mir.i.am (@jewbyboobie) February 26, 2024
Wait I’m ngl the Celtics might win the whole thing now shit😭
— Shifty🪬 (@CFCShifty) February 26, 2024
Whatever the outcome may be for both managers’ title charges, one thing is certain, their unexpected encounter has left fans eagerly anticipating what the future may hold for both Mazzulla and Guardiola. They both have a terrific chance of winning their respective leagues this year.
