""We all got to be on the same playing field ... The only thing that would have made it better is if we all went out for a beer afterwards.""
""It's kind of the world we live in today where one tweet doesn't tell the whole story, or you miss the context and the point of what something like that is," Mazzulla said. "The intention of it wasn't to get out, but that's kind of the world we live in. It's something I want to do more.""
""The truth behind it is there's very few times - it's like with you guys and me," the coach added. "We go out to eat, we level the playing field, we're all on the same page, everyone's guard is down and there's not a distance. Again, it's unfortunate that people don't get the whole context of the day, but we all got to be in a competitive environment together.""
Joe Mazzulla invited reporters to play against the Celtics coaching staff at the Auerbach Center following practice. The coaches overwhelmed the media team 57-4 in a 12-minute, full-court pressing game that featured multiple former professional players and a clear talent advantage. The event doubled as a promotion for the Jr. Celtics Academy, the team's youth basketball platform. The matchup aimed to build camaraderie, level the playing field, and offer context amid quick social-media takes. The outing was intended to show reporters in a different light while fostering competitive interaction between staff and media.
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