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Joe Mazzulla was annoyed by hug from former Celtics assistant Charles Lee due to fear of giving away ‘psychological lead’
"He breached NBA rules and came into the assistant coach's locker room and forced me to give him a hug." The post Joe Mazzulla was annoyed by hug from former Celtics assistant Charles Lee due to fear of giving away ‘psychological lead’ appeared first on Boston.
Joe Mazzulla lays out tough truths he told Charles Lee before their encounter in Charlotte
Charles Lee's NBA experience made him one of the most desirable options on last offseason's coaching carousel, and his appointment in Buzz City was the first of many moves geared at changing the culture with the Charlotte Hornets.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla keeps his distance from peers, says Charles Lee 'forced me to give him a hug'
Charles Lee won a championship as the lead assistant on Joe Mazzulla's staff with the Boston Celtics last season. When Lee left to become the coach of the Charlotte Hornets, Mazzulla informed Lee that he was now the "enemy" and shouldn't expect to chat like they did when they were on the same side.
Why Celtics' Joe Mazzulla is giving NBA coaches the cold shoulder
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla knows that even friends can be a distraction at times, and he explained how with a story about a hug.
Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla explains why he avoids friendly interactions with opponents
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla on Friday stayed true to his reputation as the most locked-in coach in the NBA.
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Hornets' Charles Lee offers early assessment of rookie Tidjane Salaün
Tidjane Salaün has had the opportunity to log significant minutes with the Hornets, and coach Charles Lee can see improvement ...
Vasilije Micic is out of the Hornets' rotation, indicating an uncertain future in Charlotte
Veteran Charlotte Hornets guard Vasilije Micic has had a rough go of it to begin the 2024-25 season, appearing in just four ...
Hornets' Brandon Miller gets heartfelt praise from Charles Lee after heroic play vs. Pistons
Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee speaks up about Brandon Miller's memorable night in a win over the Detroit Pistons.
How Charles Lee, injury-ravaged Hornets reacted after running past Indiana Pacers
“A great gritty win,” Lee said after the Hornets rolled past the Indiana Pacers 103-83 at Spectrum Center. “The collective ...
Charlotte Hornets mock trade: B/R proposes a deal to bring Trailblazers big man to Charlotte
The Charlotte Hornets need some help on the interior. It doesn't take a PhD in ball to know that losing Mark Williams, Nick ...
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Charles Lee explains why he is 'Freaking Excited' to lead young Hornets team
However, that hasn't brought down the spirit of Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee, as he has been proud of what he's seen from his players. Lee has spoke often about how everyday is about being ...
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Charles Lee teams coached
Charles Lee is an American professional basketball coach and the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA as of November 2024. Lee is married to Lindsey, and they have three children named ...
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How can the Hornets have a successful season? Charles Lee provides his three keys
Not long after completing the final grueling practice before Wednesday’s 2024-25 season opener, just hours before the games start counting, Charles Lee is a picture of tranquility on the outside.
NBA News: Celtics' Joe Mazzulla calls Hornets coach an 'enemy,' accuses him of playing mind games
Joe Mazzulla has demonstrated his ability to guide the Boston Celtics to the pinnacle of the NBA. Recently, he shared intriguing details about his unique relationship with Charlotte Hornets head coach ...