{"id":1577827,"date":"2023-10-10T15:38:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T19:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1577827"},"modified":"2023-10-10T15:38:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T19:38:44","slug":"boston-celtics-coach-joe-mazzulla-unfazed-by-damian-lillard-trade-well-see-when-2-nightmares-play-against-each-other","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/boston-celtics-coach-joe-mazzulla-unfazed-by-damian-lillard-trade-well-see-when-2-nightmares-play-against-each-other\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla Unfazed by Damian Lillard Trade: We'll See When 2 Nightmares Play Against Each Other"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It's no secret the Boston Celtics<\/a> and Milwaukee Bucks are the top two contenders in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks seemed to slide into the No. 1 slot when they pulled off a deal to acquire Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. Although the Bucks lost Jrue Holiday in the deal, a Giannis Antetokounmpo\/Lillard tandem<\/a> is arguably the best in the NBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Celtics countered by trading for Holiday, sending Robert Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, and picks to the Blazers. JJ Redick recently asked Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla<\/a> what his thoughts were on the Bucks getting Lillard, and he had the perfect response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Boston Celtics and Joe Mazzulla have plenty to prove this season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n

"I give Joe my respect."

Jaylen Brown on Joe Mazzulla's journey as a head coach this season
pic.twitter.com\/FHtVczELh6<\/a><\/p>— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) May 30, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>