Breaking: Just In — Joe Mazzulla Is Left with Just an Opponent to Be Awarded Best Coach of the Year After Shocking Turn of Events
In an unprecedented twist during the NBA’s end-of-season awards frenzy, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla finds himself not just a frontrunner—but the only runner left—on the path to winning Coach of the Year.
Earlier today, the NBA announced that due to a series of “eligibility complications” involving every other nominated coach, the finalists list had been whittled down to… well, just Joe.
It all started with what seemed like an ordinary morning. The NBA’s awards committee was scheduled to review final ballots. But then came the bombshells:
Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder was disqualified due to an “unresolved beard oil sponsorship conflict” which, while sounding minor, violated a little-known clause in the league’s anti-endorsement rules.
Erik Spoelstra? Turns out someone submitted a ballot voting for “Erik Spaghetti” and, after an audit, the committee voided all Spoelstra-related votes on suspicion of a prank gone rogue.
Mike Brown was reportedly disqualified because he accidentally voted for himself four times—which, while impressive, was also against the rules.
And so, with confusion swirling, only Mazzulla remained.
The Celtics locker room found out mid-practice. Star forward Jayson Tatum laughed, “So… we basically just had to outlast the drama? Coach should win Survivor too.”
When reached for comment, Joe Mazzulla looked up from his clipboard, blinked twice, and said dryly, “So… this is how it happens, huh?”
While many fans still credit Mazzulla for Boston’s dominant season—leading the team to the top of the East with elite defense and efficient offense—this bizarre turn has added a surreal layer to the victory.
As for the actual award ceremony, sources say Mazzulla will accept the trophy on a completely empty stage. No opponents. No speeches from runners-up. Just him. And probably, that same confused blink.
Sometimes, the best way to win is simply… to be the last one standing.