Boston.com · Sep 23, 2022
Joe Mazzulla has a strong believer in Brad Stephens, despite past charges
Before the Celtics hired Joe Mazzulla in 2019, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens personally vetted his background.
Celtics suspend Ime Udoka for 2022-23 season for ‘violations’ of team policies
Stephens addressed questions about Mazzulla’s background at a press conference Friday, including why the Celtics felt comfortable having him replace Ime Udoka, who was suspended for the entirety of the 2022-23 season for “violations” of team policies.
Mazzulla, 34, was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery in 2009 for allegedly grabbing a woman by the neck at a bar while he was in college. The case was settled out of court, according to ESPN’s Malika Andrews.