Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla recently shared his thoughts on increasing physicality and entertainment in basketball during an appearance on a sports radio show. Mazzulla suggested incorporating power plays into basketball, where players would have to play with a numerical disadvantage for a short period as a penalty for fouls or technicals. He also expressed the desire to see more on-court confrontation and even suggested bringing back fighting to the NBA, citing other sports like baseball and hockey where such incidents are allowed. Mazzulla believes that these elements would add excitement and entertainment value to the game. This is not the first time Mazzulla has advocated for more physicality in basketball, having previously expressed excitement over player altercations during the playoffs. While the NBA has shown no interest in introducing brawls as a part of the game, Mazzulla remains firm in his belief that basketball should allow for more aggression and confrontations between players. Despite Mazzulla’s unconventional ideas, it remains to be seen if any of his suggestions will be seriously considered by the league. Love it or hate it, Mazzulla’s bold statements certainly add an element of intrigue to the discussion of how to make basketball more entertaining for fans.
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Joe Mazzulla advocates for physicality and aggressive strategies in basketball
